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South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams

A good day begins with a great breakfast and fruit spreads and jams from South Tyrol are the key ingredients! Made according to strict quality criteria, they have carried the South Tyrolean seal of quality since 2012.

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What are the most important quality criteria?

Regional cultivation according to strict quality standards
The fruit must be ripe, free from defects and clean
Fruit pulp concentrate, colourings, preservatives and flavourings are not permitted
Sweetening exclusively with sugar, South Tyrolean honey or fruit juice concentrate
Subject to regular checks by an independent inspection authority

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South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams in numbers

producers currently produce fruit spreads and jams with the South Tyrolean seal of quality.

Altitudes above 600

metres are used for the fruit featured in South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams.

Minimum 75%

fruit content featured in fruit spreads with the South Tyrolean seal of quality.

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colourings and preservatives permitted in fruit spreads and jams with the South Tyrolean seal of quality.

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How are South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams produced?

The basic ingredients are ripe, washed fruits from integrated or organic cultivation. The refinement process begins after the fruit has been chopped or passed through a sieve. Only pectin is permitted as a gelling agent. In lieu of colourings or flavourings, manufacturers use small quantities of lemon juice, vanilla beans, spices and distillates to refine the product. The delicious result? A fruity, natural taste!

What makes South Tyrolean jams and fruit spreads so special?

Jams are spreads with a fruit content of at least 50%. On the other hand, fruit spreads have a fruit content of at least 75%.

Which fruits in South Tyrol are processed into fruit spreads and jams?

Of the processed fruits, apricot and strawberry are the most popular. But there are also tasty South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams featuring raspberries, sweet and sour cherries, red and black currants, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, apples, pears, plums, peaches, quinces, pomegranates and chestnuts.

Quality you can taste

South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams

What are the most important quality criteria?

South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams in numbers

How are South Tyrolean fruit spreads and jams produced?

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