Cloudberry Jam
Cloudberry jam is a sweet, tart preserve made from the golden-orange cloudberry fruit, typically cooked with sugar and sometimes a bit of lemon juice. It originates from the Arctic and subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Scandinavia, Canada, and Russia. The jam is prized for its unique, slightly floral and tangy flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This jam is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It is an excellent source of Vitamin C and provides a good amount of antioxidants and minerals like manganese.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 80 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 20 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin A | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 5 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
Per 2 tablespoons (32 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Cloudberries are a rare, wild-harvested berry that grows in harsh boggy conditions, making the jam a seasonal delicacy. Nutritionally, it stands out for its exceptionally high Vitamin C content, historically used by indigenous peoples to prevent scurvy.
