| That is interesting. It is pure speculation on my part - however, because I do quite a bit of jelly/jam making, the use of sugar or honey combined with fruit makes for a final product that seems to have a lot of "keepability" for long time storage to it. The biggest component, however, is the acid in the fruit itself. However, sugar/honey is considered by the experts to contribute to this also. I will offer one thought though - Because I also have an asthmatic/bronchitis/allergy condition (mild), I have found that working around weeds, blossoms, manures, dusts, can aggravate this condition. It is especially aggravating when I run my shredder, grinding up plant debris from my yard, to make compost. I have found that I can avoid exacerbation of my bronchial condition by avoiding not only things I'm allergic to, but also to wear a "nonrebreather" mask whenever I am around dusts such as when shredding. Many of us, who live in and near the ocean are subjected to the dampness in our homes, etc., that contribute to breathing problems. Sorry - I know this is a bit OT, but I just thought I'd pass it along FWIW. Just my 2 c's. Bejay |
