Why is Confiture de fraises Light classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is deemed ultra-processed because it includes refined sugar and several industrial food‑grade additives: pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, citric acid (E330) for acidity, potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, and calcium lactate (E327) as an acidity regulator. These ingredients are typical of highly manufactured spreads.

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

With 36 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be consumed only in small portions by people with diabetes. The salt level is very low (0.01 g), so it does not significantly impact hypertension, but the overall high sweetness still warrants moderation for both conditions.

Is Confiture de fraises Light suitable for vegan, keto, gluten‑free or halal diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, making the jam vegan and naturally gluten‑free. It contains no animal‑derived additives, so it is likely acceptable for halal consumers, but the high sugar content makes it unsuitable for keto or low‑carb diets.

Tamara • 330 g

Confiture de fraises Light

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture de fraises Light is a plant-based strawberry jam that contains 70 % fruit, providing 2 g of fiber per 100 g and very low fat, saturated fat and salt. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high sugar content of 36 g per 100 g, which is still lower than the average for the broader food category but remains high for a spread. While it offers a modest amount of fruit and low sodium, the presence of added sugars, a citrus acid, pectin, potassium sorbate and calcium lactate characterises it as an ultra-processed sweet spread within the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal155 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates36 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this jam contains far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g) and salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g), and its sugar level (36 g) is also below the average 53 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Fraises (70 %), sucre, gélifiant: pectines, acidifiant: acide citrique, conservateur: sorbate de potassium, correcteur d'acidité: lactate de calcium.

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TAMARA

370 g