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

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation relies on added refined sugars, a concentrated lemon-juice concentrate, fruit pectin and the additive E440 (pectin), which are industrial ingredients rather than whole-food components.

How does the high sugar content in Cherry Preserves affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 65 g of sugars per 100 g, the spread can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and provides no significant salt, so it does not exacerbate hypertension but should be limited or avoided by people managing diabetes due to its large carbohydrate load.

Is Cherry Preserves suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or keto diets?

The product is gluten-free and the listed ingredients are plant-based, but the sugar may be derived from non‑vegan sources, so it is only potentially vegan; it is unsuitable for a keto diet because its carbohydrate level (≈65 g) far exceeds keto limits.

Bonne Maman • 13 oz

Cherry Preserves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Cherry Preserves is a plant-based sweet spread classified under the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups, featuring cherries, sugar, cane sugar, lemon juice concentrate and fruit pectin. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and falls into NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and high added-sugar content (65 g per 100 g) despite containing no fat, salt or saturated fat. While the spread provides a modest amount of fiber (0.98 g) and a fruit-percentage of about 65%, its overall nutritional profile is dominated by sugars and offers limited protein or micronutrients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars65 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (53.44 g sugars, 10.52 g fat, 0.36 g salt, 373 kcal per 100 g), Cherry Preserves contains markedly more sugars (65 g) but far less fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

Cherries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, fruit pectin.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Cherry Preserves.

Bonne Maman

Bonne Maman Black Cherry Conserve 370G

View Analysis

Bonne Maman

370 g

Strawberry Preserves

View Analysis

Bonne Maman

Fruit Fruits Preserves

View Analysis

Bonne Maman

750 g

Strawberry Conserve

View Analysis

Wilkin & Sons Ltd

340 g

STRAWBERRY PRESERVE

View Analysis

Bonne Maman

370 g

Berries and Cherries Jam

View Analysis

Bonne Maman • 13 oz

Cherry Preserves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars65 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average spread (53.44 g sugars, 10.52 g fat, 0.36 g salt, 373 kcal per 100 g), Cherry Preserves contains markedly more sugars (65 g) but far less fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

Cherries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, fruit pectin.

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.