Why is Gelée groseille classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the jelly is made from concentrated fruit juice and added sugars together with a processed gelling agent; the sole listed additive is pectin (E 440 a) used to give it a firm texture.

How does the high sugar content of this redcurrant jelly affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 58.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the jelly can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and provides little nutritional benefit, making it unsuitable for diabetic diets; its very low salt (0.02 g) does not mitigate the sugar issue for hypertension, so it should be eaten only sparingly.

Is Gelée groseille suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict dietary regimes?

The product lists only sugar, redcurrant juice, unrefined cane sugar and pectin, all plant‑derived and free from gluten, dairy or animal ingredients, so it fits vegan and gluten‑free diets, though some vegans may avoid the sugar if it is processed with bone char.

Lidl, Maribel • 450 g

Gelée groseille

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gelée groseille is a redcurrant jelly marketed as a sweet spread and belongs to the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high added sugar content (58.3 g per 100 g) and the presence of a processed gelling agent, while providing very low fat, protein and salt. Overall, the product offers a fruity taste with minimal fat and calories but delivers excess sugar and a low nutritional score.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates58.3 g

Sugars58.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this redcurrant jelly contains more sugar (58.3 g vs 53.4 g) but far less fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

Sucre, 50% jus de groseilles partiellement à base de concentré, sucre brut de canne, gélifiant: pectines; jus de citron concentré.

84%

35%

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Gelée groseille

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 Kcal243 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates58.3 g

Sugars58.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this redcurrant jelly contains more sugar (58.3 g vs 53.4 g) but far less fat, salt and calories.

Ingredients

Sucre, 50% jus de groseilles partiellement à base de concentré, sucre brut de canne, gélifiant: pectines; jus de citron concentré.

84%

35%

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