Discover why jam feels sticky with this fun and simple explanation perfect for young children.
Okay, sweetie! Do you know what jam is? It's a yummy spread we put on bread, and sometimes it’s made from fruits like strawberries and blueberries. Now, let’s talk about why jam is sticky!
Imagine you have honey or syrup. They feel sticky, right? That’s because they have lots and lots of tiny bits called sugar. When jam is made, it has those sugar bits too, a lot of them! When you touch the jam, the sugar sticks to your fingers. That’s why we say jam is sticky!
Also, when the jam is made, it gets cooked a little. This makes it thick and sticky, just like glue. So, when you spread it on your bread or your fingers, we say it’s sticky because it likes to hold onto things!
So, next time you have jam, remember it's sticky because of all that sugar it has in it!