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It prevents contamination by airborne yeasts and molds which can grow on jams and jellies.

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It will attract flies ants and bees, and will also likely go moldy

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There will be no oxygen, which bacteria require to grow.

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It will attract files ants and bees and will also likely go moldy

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Explain how keeping air out of the jar helps to preserve the jam?

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