Why is Bitter Orange Fine Sliced Marmalade classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it combines refined sugar with multiple industrial ingredients such as dairy powder, tapioca dextrin, soy‑derived lecithins, colourants (plain caramel and curcumin), a carnauba‑wax glazing agent, natural vanilla flavouring and citric‑acid acidity regulator, the product meets the definition of an ultra‑processed food and is therefore placed in NOVA group 4.

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

The 59 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, and while the product contains virtually no salt, the excess sugar can indirectly affect blood pressure; it should be consumed only in very small amounts as part of a controlled diet.

Is the soy lecithin in this marmalade a concern for people with soy allergies?

Yes; soy lecithin is listed as an ingredient and is flagged as a soy allergen, so individuals with soy allergy should avoid this product, and they should also be aware of other allergens such as milk and apple.

Bonne Maman • 370 g

Bitter Orange Fine Sliced Marmalade

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Bitter Orange Fine Sliced Marmalade from Bonne Maman is a breakfast spread listed under plant‑based foods but it contains dried whole milk, placing it in the PNNS groups “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets”. It is low in fat and salt, gluten‑free, and includes fruit and vegetable concentrates such as beetroot, pumpkin, apple and spirulina that add a modest amount of natural vitamins. However, it is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of D, has a very high sugar level (59 g per 100 g), and contains allergens including soy, milk and apple, making it unsuitable for vegans and for those with those allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit preserve, this marmalade supplies more sugar (59 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) while providing lower energy (≈242 kcal vs 373 kcal), less fat and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

Sugar · Dried Whole Milk · Cocoa Butter · Cocoa Mass · Tapioca Dextrin · Emulsifier: Lecithins (Soya) · Natural Colour: Plain Caramel, Curcumin · Fruit, Plant and Vegetable Concentrates (Beetroot, Pumpkin, Apple, Spirulina) · Glazing Agent: Carnauba Wax · Natural Vanilla Flavouring · Coconut Oil · Rapeseed Oil · Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid.

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