Why is Strawberry Jam classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam combines refined white sugar, brown cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice and pectin, which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is E440 (pectin), a gelling agent used to achieve the spreadable texture, placing the product in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar content in this jam affect a diabetic diet?

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetic consumption; diabetic individuals should limit portion size or choose low‑sugar alternatives to avoid adverse glycemic effects.

Based on its ingredients, is this jam suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The jam contains only plant‑derived components, strawberries, sugars, lemon juice and pectin, so it is vegan, generally halal and gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate and sugar levels make it incompatible with a keto regimen.

Bonne Maman • 370g

Erdbeer-Konfitüre

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonne Maman Strawberry Jam is a plant‑based sweet spread classified in the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting its high added‑sugar content of 59 g per 100 g and the presence of a pectin additive (E440). While it offers virtually no fat, saturated fat, or salt, the high sugar and modest fiber (1.2 g) mean most of its 241 kcal per 100 g come from carbohydrates.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal241 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar spreads, this jam contains considerably more sugar (59 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.1 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0 g vs 7 g), salt (0 g vs 0.36 g) and calories (241 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Erdbeeren, Zucker, brauner Rohrzucker, Zitronensaftkonzentrat, Geliermittel: Pektine.

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