Confused - again!

[folderol]

By now I expect you know I'm quite easily confused by the 'important things of life'(tm).

Well, here's another one.

I'm rather partial to marmalade on toast. No scrub that, I'm very partial to it. So, yesterday I opened a new jar. I do this very carefully, as I'd hate to waste even a smidgen. However, this morning when I picked up the jar it was sticky.

How does that happen? Every time I open a jar it seems to immediately get some of the stuff on the outside. It doesn't matter what I do to stop it, spoon instead of knife, paper towel round the jar. Nothing helps.

The best theory I can come up with is that the jar is actually slightly porous to marmalade, but as long as it has the vacuum seal, air pressure stops any seeping through. Open the jar and bingo! Air pressure is equalised and the marmalade can get out.

If you know better, I'd be interested to hear your explanation.

[Oren]

Knowing some movers and shakers in the grocery industry , I may have your answer, but I'd like to give others a "kick at the can" before coming forth on this one...

[offthewall]

 
Oren has it !!!

Someone has been 'moving and shaking' your jars, young Will 
 

 
James

[elwoodblues1969]

I think you may have to consult MacGyver,to sort this out.