Inspired by yesterday’s discussion on whether or not a hotdog is a sandwich, I’ve decided to wade into the waters of filled-bread food controversy. I am of the contention that jelly belongs on top of the peanut butter. What say you, Lemmings?

  • Fondots@lemmy.world
    3·
    30 days ago

    I think this is something that gets lost in translation sometimes between different English dialects

    When you say "jelly"are you referring to a fruit preserve similar to jam that gets it’s gelatinous qualities from pectin

    Or are you referring to a gelatin-based dessert like Jello?

    When most Americans talk about peanut butter & jelly, we’re talking about the former.

      • ZoDoneRightNow@kbin.earth
        6·
        29 days ago

        Here in Australia, what we know as “Jelly” is what Americans call “Jello” and what they call “Jelly” is like a pulpless, seedless Jam. A PB&J is Peanut butter and grape jam in a sandwhich.

        • Drusas@fedia.io
          2·
          29 days ago

          It doesn’t have to be grape. And it can have pulp and/or seeds, but most people prefer the type without.

      • Fondots@lemmy.world
        4·
        29 days ago

        Maybe you need some visual aids

        This is what most Americans mean when we say “jelly.” It’s a spreadable preserve similar to jam.

        And this is a gelatin/gelatine dessert, in America it’s commonly called “jello” after the brand name, and I believe in what you call “jelly”

        I believe this is a common brand where you are

        So which one were you thinking of when you wrote your comment.