Why is Strawberry Conserve classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes added sugars (about 60 % of the product) and industrial ingredients such as citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and pectin (E440), which are typical of highly processed food formulations.

How does the high sugar content in this product affect diabetic or weight‑management diets?

With 57.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and adds a substantial calorie load, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people managing diabetes or trying to lose weight.

Is Strawberry Conserve suitable for a strict vegan diet despite containing sugar?

The product is marketed as vegan; all listed ingredients, sugar, strawberries, citric acid, sodium citrate and pectin, are plant‑derived, and the manufacturer’s vegan claim indicates that the sugar used does not involve animal‑based processing.

Sainsbury's • 340 g

Strawberry Conserve

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Strawberry Conserve is a plant‑based sweet spread classified in the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, acidity regulators (citric acid, sodium citrate) and pectin as a gelling agent. The spread is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, but it is high in sugars (57.8 g per 100 g) and provides 252 kcal, offering little protein or fiber.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal246 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates59.3 g

Sugars57.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar spreads, Strawberry Conserve contains more sugar (57.8 g vs 53.44 g) and considerably less fat (0.6 g vs 10.52 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 6.99 g), and salt (0.13 g vs 0.36 g), while delivering lower energy (252 kcal vs 373.36 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Sugar, Strawberries, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate; Gelling Agent: Pectin.

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Aldi

450 g