Salmonberry jam

Salmonberry jam is a sweet, vibrant preserve made from the tart, jewel-toned berries of the salmonberry plant (Rubus spectabilis). Its primary ingredients are salmonberries, sugar, and often lemon juice for balance. This jam is a traditional food of Indigenous peoples along the Pacific Northwest coast of North America, from Alaska down to California.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a fruit jam, it is high in carbohydrates, primarily from natural fruit sugars and added sugar, with negligible fat and protein. It provides a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants from the berries, with a typical serving containing roughly 50-70 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	55 kcal
Protein	0.1 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	0 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	13 g
Sodium	5 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Manganese	0.1 mg
Vitamin K	1.5 mcg
Copper	0.02 mg
Potassium	30 mg
Magnesium	3 mg

Per 1 tablespoon (20 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, salmonberry jam represents a deep connection to the foraging traditions and seasonal cycles of Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities. Nutritionally, the berries themselves are one of the earliest wild fruits available in spring, providing a vital source of vitamins and energy after winter.