The composition of jams needs to be changed. There are new standards, but not for blackcurrant jam.

• In regular jams, the fruit content will increase from 350 g to 450 g per 1 kg of product
• Extra jams will have to contain a minimum of 500 g of fruit pulp, instead of the current 450 g.
• The changes do not apply to all fruits - in the case of currants, sea buckthorn and quince, lower thresholds have been maintained
• The new regulation will enter into force on June 14, 2026.

A new regulation by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, published in the Journal of Laws on July 24, 2025, introduces changes to the commercial quality requirements for jams , aimed at supporting a healthy and balanced diet among consumers. These changes result from the implementation of EU Directive 2024/1438/EU of May 14, 2024, which amends previous regulations on processed fruit.

The main change is an increase in the minimum fruit content in jams and extra jams .

For most jams, the amount of fruit pulp or puree required to make 1000g of finished product has been increased from 350g to 450g.

However, there are exceptions for certain fruits for which the minimum pulp values remain at the same level, such as:

• red currant,
• blackcurrant,
• mountain ash,
• sea buckthorn,
• briar,
• quince (350 g),
• ginger (180 g),
• cashew fruit (230 g),
• passion fruit (80 g).

In the case of extra jams, the minimum fruit pulp content per 1000 g of the finished product has increased from 450 g to 500 g.

When it comes to extra jams made from specific fruits, such as red and black currants, rowanberries, sea buckthorn, rosehips and quince, the minimum pulp content is 450 g.

For ginger it is 280 g, for cashews 290 g, and for passion fruit 100 g.

Changes to the composition of jams. Better purchasing decisions and healthier product choices.

The rationale behind these changes is to ensure a healthier and more sustainable food system in the European Union. Increasing the fruit content in jams is expected to directly translate into a reduction in added sugars, helping consumers make better purchasing decisions and choose healthier products.

These regulations also aim to support the fruit market and increase demand for raw materials for preserve production. As a result, consumers will have a wider selection of jams with a higher fruit content and reduced sugar content.

The regulation will enter into force on 14 June 2026.

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