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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe adds refined sugars, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice and fruit pectin, which are industrial ingredients that transform the whole fruit into a spread; the only listed additive is E440 (fruit pectin) used as a gelling agent.

How does the sugar content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 65 g of sugar per 100 g, the preserve can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its zero salt means it does not directly raise blood pressure, but the high sugar still poses cardiovascular risk.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal or Gluten‑Free?

The preserve is vegan and certified gluten‑free, but the large amount of added sugars makes it incompatible with a keto diet; halal status is not indicated, so consumers requiring certification should verify with the manufacturer.

Bonne Maman • 13oz (370g)

Wild Blueberry Preserves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is a plant-based wild blueberry preserve from Bonne Maman, classified in the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, reflecting its high added-sugar content (65 g per 100 g) while containing virtually no fat, protein or salt. The preserve is vegan, gluten-free and palm‑oil‑free, but its high sugar level and ultra-processed status make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars65 g

Added Sugars300 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for similar sweet spreads, this preserve contains more sugar (65 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but considerably less fat (0 g vs 10.52 g), salt (0 g vs 0.36 g) and lower energy (250 kcal vs 373.36 kcal).

Ingredients

Wild-blueberries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, fruit pectin.

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Bonne Maman • 13oz (370g)

Wild Blueberry Preserves

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat0 g

Carbohydrates65 g

Sugars65 g

Added Sugars300 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Wild-blueberries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, fruit pectin.

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