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Why is jam called jelly in american and jello called jelly in britian

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  • by SAGE2 on March 29th, 2008

    SAGE2

    the Brit's are confused lol!

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  • by angel_of_mercy on March 29th, 2008

    angel_of_mercy

    well, from a British point of view - Jam is what you have on toast, jelly is a dessert, like at a kids party or something. and you dont have jelly on toast, at least, not here.

    It sounds to me like Jello IS jelly, but because of the popularity of the brand name, people have adopted that name for it.

    Since we don't have the brand name jello here, then it's still just...plain old jelly lol.

    Maybe thats what it is?

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  • by Merfish on March 29th, 2008

    Merfish

    I do not know the British counterpoints, but in the US:

    Jelly is clear, solid, no fruit bits,
    Jam in not clear, with bits of fruit.
    These two are used as a spread, such as on toast.

    Jello is a brand name for a company that makes pudding and gelatin dessert mixes.

    I hope someone posts the British versions, I am curious.

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