Why is Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additive does it contain?

The jam is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes added sugars, concentrated lemon juice and pectin, all of which are ingredients not found in fresh fruit; the only listed additive is pectin, identified as E440, which acts as a gelling agent.

How does the high sugar content of this strawberry jam affect people with diabetes or those watching their blood‑sugar levels?

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes or low‑carb diets; diabetics should treat it as a treat and limit portions to avoid spikes.

Is Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The product is vegan and gluten‑free, as it contains only plant‑derived ingredients, but its very high sugar and carbohydrate content makes it incompatible with keto or other low‑carb regimes.

Bonne Maman • 370 g

Strawberry Preserves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves is a plant‑based sweet spread classified in the PNNS group Sugary snacks. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature; per 100 g it provides 250 kcal, 59 g of sugars (high) and only 0.1 g of fat, with negligible salt and 1.2 g of dietary fiber. While it offers a modest amount of fiber and fruit content, the very high added‑sugar level and the presence of the additive pectin (E440) mean it should be consumed sparingly, especially for people managing blood‑sugar or weight.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal235 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar spreads, this jam contains more sugars (59 g vs 53.44 g) but far less fat (0.1 g vs 10.52 g), saturated fat, salt and energy, and also provides less fiber, carbohydrates and protein than typical products.

Ingredients

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

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