The first picture shows what we in the UK call jelly and the Americans call jello. The second shows what we call jam but the Americans call jelly.
So what is the American name for the creature in the third picture? We call it a jellyfish because it looks like jelly so do they call it a jellofish because jelly wouldn't make sense in the American dialect as it conjures up images of jam.
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Pic is just a random Google pic of a jellyfish. It's definitely not a man o war, that's more boat shaped with a sail.
The first picture looks like jello or Jell-O. Jello-O is a brand name that has become a generic word for similar "foods". I put "food" in quotes because it doesn't contain any fruit at all. It's basically just sugar water and gelatin to thicken it up, with artificial flavor. It's garbage.
The first picture could be a real fruit recipe molded into that shape. But I think most people would still call it jello. Something similar made from cranberries is popular for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The second picture is jam. Jam is a preserve that is made from whole or mostly whole fruits. A decent recipe won't call for any gelatin at all. It's most commonly made from fruit, and sugar to thicken and preserve it. Depending on how much natural pectin the fruit has, it may have added pectin to help it set up. It may also have added citric acid to help it set and add flavor. The acid may be straight citric acid, or juice from a high acid fruit like lemon or lime. Pectin is expensive, so some people might substitute gelatin or even corn starch.
"Preserves" is a more generic term for any preserved fruit. It's the process of preserving it to last for years. Vegetables are usually canned, and fruit is usually preserved. Vegetables are canned because of the much lower sugar content.
Jelly is made from juiced fruit. It can be blended in a blender to liquefy it, and may be filtered to removed the pulp and seeds. Since it's liquid, it will need a lot of gelatin, pectin, sugar, and/or acid to make it gel. Cheap store bought jelly may have very little real fruit in it.
I think there is a legal definition for how much fruit needs to be in it to be called jelly, jam, etc. If it doesn't have enough fruit, it has to be called a "spread" or something similar.
There is also marmalade, with contain rinds. Orange marmalade is the most common. I don't like it myself.
Then there is "butter" like apple butter. They have nothing to do with actual butter. They are pureed fruit that is cooked and caramelized to give it a thick consistency similar to a very soft butter. Butters tend to have more spices than other types of preserved fruits
I make a lot of jam. I often add other ingredients like spices (cinnamon, cloves, etc). I have tried making pear butter with limited success.
If done right, al of these should last several years in the refrigerator, even after it's opened.
The reason we in the US often say "jello" is because of the brand named Jell-O which had popularized gelatin desserts in the US.
We might call the top dish a "jell' but not a "jelly" although we would say it was made using a "jelly mold" pan.
Here, "jelly", "jam", "marmalade", and "preserves" are sort of used interchangeably except by people who know the difference. What you have pictured most people would call "jam" but likely not "jelly" (but a little kid might). This is because it is apparent that the jam in the picture contains bits of fruit. So, many might call that "preserves" or a "marmalade".
Now, I must be honest with you. I, personally, do not officially know the difference between jelly, jam, preserves, and marmalade.
What is the difference between these American English words involving gelatin? Jello Jelly Jam Marmalade Preserves
A Sweet Guide to American English Gelatin-Based Spreads
Jello is a specific brand name of gelatin dessert. It's often flavored and comes in various colors and flavors. While it can contain fruit flavors, it's not technically a fruit spread.
Here's a breakdown of the other terms:
* Jelly: This is a clear, smooth spread made primarily from fruit juice, sugar, and pectin. It has a firm, gel-like texture and contains no visible pieces of fruit.
* Jam: Similar to jelly, but it contains mashed or crushed fruit, giving it a thicker, chunkier texture with visible pieces of fruit.
* Marmalade: A type of jam made specifically from citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, or grapefruits. It often contains the peel of the fruit, which adds a bitter or tangy flavor.
* Preserves: A broader term that can refer to any type of fruit spread, including jams, jellies, and marmalades. However, it often implies that the fruit is whole or in large pieces, rather than being crushed or mashed.
To summarize, the main differences between these terms lie in the ingredients, texture, and appearance of the fruit spread.
============ I then realized that I should have been broader in my prompt, so I asked again...
What is the difference between these American English words involving gelatin? Jell Jello Jelly Jam Marmalade Preserves Are there any additional terms that I am overlooking?
A Quick Recap of Gelatin-Based Spreads
Jell is a less common variant of "jelly" in American English. It's generally used informally or as a shortened form.
Jello is a specific brand name of gelatin dessert. It's often flavored and comes in various colors and flavors.
Jelly is a clear, smooth spread made primarily from fruit juice, sugar, and pectin.
Jam is similar to jelly but contains mashed or crushed fruit, giving it a thicker, chunkier texture.
Marmalade is a type of jam made specifically from citrus fruits, often containing the peel.
Preserves is a broader term that can refer to any type of fruit spread, including jams, jellies, and marmalades.
Additional Terms to Consider
* Fruit butter: A smooth, thick spread made from cooked fruit, often with added sugar and spices. It's similar to jam but has a smoother texture.
* Conserve: A term often used interchangeably with preserves, but it can also refer to a fruit mixture that includes nuts or other ingredients.
* Compote: A cooked fruit mixture often sweetened and served as a dessert or topping. It may contain whole or partially cooked fruit.
These terms can sometimes overlap in meaning, depending on the specific context and regional variations.
Technically it could’ve been named jello, jelly, or jam fish 😂
Except jelly is supposed to be similar to like gel I’d assume and it took on the spelling of jelly instead.
jelly/gel like substance.
I’ve also heard jelly and jam interchangeably used for the fruity spread used on toast and other similar items. Any kind of bread like food. I’ve even heard it termed as that- fruit spread. Haven’t seen any miscommunication around this so far.
Are there inconsistencies? Probably, yeah.
But I think it’s also just more of like variations and all of the variations/ options are acceptable.
Feel free to disagree with me, though. And I like how you noticed this and assembled the question. Very fun, creative, and different. 😂 who named the jelly fish anyhow.
It's just jellyfish for the third picture. Jello can also be called gelatin, but I like jello better because it sounds more fun to say. I always think it's funny when we say peanut butter & jelly sandwich how they immediately think of gelatin on peanut butter & bread. I understand why they think that, but it's still funny.
Yeah, the brand name is Jello and its just gelatin ( made from fish bones) sugar and various chemical flavors from which you can choose but don't expect them to taste anything close to natural. In its heyday on the Ladies who Lunch circuit and maybe some bad hotels that used to be a little bit better and used it on a buffet served after removing mold like the shape the atomic looking stuff is in often graced with cut up fruit, mini marshmallows that would grace any American housefrau's buffets at the nadir of American cuisine, the second item looks like your generic deli sandwich ca. 1965. It is likely that Protestant blessed sandwich which uses bad pre-cooked sliced turkey on worse bread. Protestant theme maintained by ensuring ample supply of mayo and white bread. The final item is the "one who doesn't belong" it's a Portuguese man of war. Like a bigger version of jellyfish if you know what that is. The sting from the one shown is more venemous and might be able to paralyze smaller fish. Would also give you a healthy sting iof you were to encounter it's tentacles. My sweet spot is knowing esoteric, little known (for good reason) factoids like that and would be happy to answer as many questions like that if you have any others. I've found that focusing on this type of knowledge I'll never need to worry about accidentally getting a job & having to work with responsibility.
In America, the generic name for the creature is a jellyfish. Unless I'm mistaken, more specifically it's a Man-o-War, which is the name of a 3-masted wooden sailing ship in Britain, dating from the 16th century.
Remember, America and England are separated by a common language.
It's not really culture Jello is just a company that makes a gelatin dessert, that's what the name of it is, now it can be called Jello or Jelly.
2nd picture is Jam it uses the whole fruit, what we call Jelly is basically just strained fruit juice simple searches can tell you, Jelly would be more like the first one but sweeter it is smooth and has no fruit pieces in it and still has a light syrup with it.
In my opinion Jam is better then jelly spread and gelatin dessert (Jelly or Jello) I'm not really a fan of. Jam is the best
As someone who has lived in both from how I understand it
First one is jello in the US simply because it's the brand name. Second often call fruit preserve of it doesn't have seeds it's jelly (like grape jelly for a PB and J) And a jellyfish obviously
Actually there is grape jam and grape jelly, both. There are both, made differently, don't ask me how. I think jam is thicker, haven't eaten both in years.
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