Why is Apricot Fruit Spread classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes added sweeteners from fruit juice concentrates, a gelling agent (fruit pectin, listed as additive E440), and other processing steps that go beyond simple preparation, which makes it an ultra‑processed food.

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

With 45 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.06 g) poses minimal concern for hypertension but does not offset the impact of the high sugar level.

Is Apricot Fruit Spread suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free or other strict diets?

The spread is fully vegan and contains no gluten‑containing ingredients, but its high carbohydrate (45 g sugars) and added‑sugar content make it incompatible with keto or low‑carb regimens; it is generally acceptable for halal diets as it contains only plant‑based components.

ST DALFOUR • 284 g

Apricot Fruit Spread

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Apricot Fruit Spread, produced by St Dalfour, is a plant‑based sweet spread made primarily from apricots and fruit juice concentrates. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), offering 200 kcal, 45 g of sugars and virtually no fat, saturated fat or salt per 100 g. The spread is vegan, contains no added colourings or GMOs, and delivers about 90 % fruit content, though the high added‑sugar level and the presence of the additive pectin (E440) are notable downsides.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal200 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates50 g

Sugars45 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam, this apricot spread contains less sugar, virtually no fat or saturated fat, and markedly less salt, delivering about 200 kcal per 100 g versus the category average of 373 kcal.

Ingredients

Apricots, sweetened only with fruit juice concentrates (grape and date), fruit pectin, lemon juice.

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400 g