Why is Orange Marmalade classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the recipe relies on refined sugar and a commercial pectin stabiliser, the product is considered ultra‑processed; the only listed additive is E440 (citrus pectin), which acts as a gelling agent.

How does the sugar and salt content of this marmalade affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 67 g of sugar per 100 g, the marmalade can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be limited or avoided by people with diabetes; the 0.04 g of salt is low and unlikely to impact hypertension, but the overall high sugar load is the main concern.

Is this orange marmalade suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients (sugar, oranges and pectin), so it is gluten‑free and generally compatible with vegan diets, although the source of the sugar is not confirmed; however, the very high carbohydrate (67 g) and sugar levels make it unsuitable for keto or low‑carb eating plans.

Wilkin sons ltd, Tiptree, Wilkin & Sons Ltd. • 340 g

Marmelade d'Orange

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Orange Marmalade from Wilkin & Sons (Tiptree) is a 340 g glass‑jar preserve made from sugar, Seville oranges and citrus pectin, and it carries the No‑GMO label. It is classified in the Sugary snacks/Sweets group, receives a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and a very high sugar content of 67 g per 100 g, while containing virtually no fat, saturated fat or protein and only 0.04 g of salt. The product is low in calories (269 kcal/100 g) and free of added fats, but the excessive sugar and the presence of the additive E440 (pectin) limit its suitability for low‑sugar or strictly vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal269 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates67 g

Sugars67 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for fruit preserves, this orange marmalade supplies considerably more sugar (67 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) while delivering almost no fat, lower calories (269 kcal vs 373 kcal), less salt and no protein or fiber.

Ingredients

Sucre, oranges de Séville, pectine d'agrumes

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Tiptree, Wilkin sons ltd

340 g

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