Why is Confiture de Framboise 70% classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the jam is produced with industrial steps that add refined sugar, concentrated lemon juice, and a food-grade thickener, making it more processed than homemade jam; the only listed additive is fruit pectin (E440).

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

With 36 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood glucose spikes, so it is not suitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.03 g) does not add risk for hypertension, but the overall high sugar outweighs any benefit.

Is the concentrated lemon juice in this jam a problem for individuals with citrus allergies?

The product contains a small amount of concentrated lemon juice, which may trigger reactions in people with citrus allergies; those with such sensitivities should avoid the jam or test a tiny amount first.

Léonce Blanc • 320 g

Confiture de Framboise 70%

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture de Framboise 70% is a raspberry jam placed in the Sugary snacks category, featuring 70% raspberries, a modest amount of fruit pectin, and a splash of concentrated lemon juice. Despite its Nutri-Score of C and its classification as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), the jam contains 36 g of sugars per 100 g, which is high, though it is virtually free of fat and salt and includes only one additive (pectin, E440). It is sold in a recyclable glass jar, supporting sustainability, but it is not officially certified vegan due to the ambiguous vegan status of the sugar used.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal173 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars36 g

Comparative Analysis

With 36 g of sugars per 100 g, this raspberry jam contains roughly 30% less sugar than the average sugary snack (53.45 g) and its fat and salt levels are negligible compared with the category averages of 10.52 g fat and 0.36 g salt.

Ingredients

Framboise 70%, sucre, jus de citron concentré, pectine de fruits

84%

35%

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Leonce blanc

330 g

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