Why is Confiture extra abricots classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes added sugars, a gelling agent (pectin) and other industrial ingredients; the additives listed are E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid) and E440 (pectin), which are used as antioxidant, acidifier and thickener.

How does the high sugar content of this apricot jam affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 58 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam has a very high glycaemic load, which can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose for diabetics and contributes unnecessary calories and simple carbs that may worsen blood pressure control, especially since it also contains a small amount of salt.

Is Confiture extra abricots suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients – apricots, sugar, raw cane sugar, pectin, citric acid and ascorbic acid – are plant‑derived, so the product is generally considered vegan, although some sugars can be processed with bone char; consumers needing strict vegan certification should verify the sugar source.

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Confiture extra abricots

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture extra abricots is a plant‑based apricot jam sold as a sweet spread, classified in the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Sweets. Per 100 g it delivers 58 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat, 0.02 g of salt and 243 kcal, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating, reflecting its high added‑sugar content and the presence of three food additives. The jam is produced in France, carries an Eco‑Score of A and comes in a recyclable glass jar with a steel cap, but the label notes traces of apricot pit and the sugar may be derived from non‑vegan processes.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam, this apricot spread contains more sugar (58 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g), salt (0.02 g vs 0.36 g) and calories (243 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Abricots, sucre, sucre roux de canne, gélifiant : pectines, acidifiant : acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique

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370 g