Does jam go bad?

@thinkingoutloud I despise pseudoscience, specially when it comes to food, too many people die feom food poisoning each and every year from bad information. Sugar should never be used as a preservative, it's a sweetner.

@NativePortlander1970 I am not a fan of people behaving with attitude and sarcasm. There is no point engaging in this matter.

If you have never seen sugar itself grow mold ...then you need to check your 'science'.

Besides that...I am not invested in what anyone believes. X

@thinkingoutloud When properly stored in air and moisture tight containers sugar can last a fairly decent time, but unlike salt, if left on the counter, it will absorb moisture, the air containing microbes will infiltrate, and it will grow fuzzy over time.

@DeadSophie maybe it depends on the type of jam?

@GuyWithOpinions All jams, jellies, preserves, and marmelades, are all pretty much made the same, cooked on high heat with sugar and water.

@metaldog yeah but they still dont make food last forever