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

Because it contains added sugars, concentrated lemon juice and the gelling agent pectin (E440), which are ingredients not present in a fresh fruit product; these processing steps and ingredient additions place it in the ultra‑processed category (NOVA 4).

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

The 59 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and although the jam contains no added salt, its caloric density may contribute to weight gain, which can indirectly raise blood pressure for hypertensive individuals.

Is this jam suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto dietary regimes?

The jam is free from animal‑derived ingredients and contains no gluten, so it fits vegan and gluten‑free diets, but its very high sugar content makes it incompatible with a keto diet, which restricts carbohydrate intake.

Bonne Maman • 370g

Bonne Maman Strawberry And Wild Strawberry 370G

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bonne Maman Strawberry and Wild Strawberry jam is a sweet spread classified in the Sugary snacks and Sweets PNNS groups, sold in a 370 g glass jar. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its high added sugar level of 59 g per 100 g, negligible fat and salt, and the presence of the additive pectin (E440). While the jam offers 47 % real strawberries for fruit flavor, its overall nutritional balance is limited and its Eco‑Score is B, indicating a moderate environmental impact.

Nutrient Levels

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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

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, this jam exceeds the average sugar content of 53.44 g for similar spreads, while its fat and salt levels are essentially zero compared with average fat of 10.52 g and salt of 0.36 g.

Ingredients

fruits (strawberries 40%, wild strawberries 7%), sugar, brown cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, gelling agent: fruit pectins.

84%

35%

Bonne Maman

750 ml

Strawberry Jam

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