Why is Gelée de groseilles classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jelly undergoes multiple industrial steps such as fruit concentration, sugar dissolution and pectin gelling, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is pectin (E440), a plant‑derived gelling agent used to give the spread its texture.

How does the sugar content in Gelée de groseilles affect a diabetic diet?

With 60 g of sugar per 100 g, the jelly delivers a very high carbohydrate load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes or seeking low‑sugar alternatives.

Is Gelée de groseilles suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients – redcurrant concentrate, sugar, cane sugar, lemon juice and pectin – are plant‑based, so the product is compatible with a vegan diet, assuming the sugars are not refined using animal‑derived processing aids.

Carrefour • 370 g

Gelée de groseilles

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Gelée de groseilles is a plant‑based sweet spread classified under the PNNS groups Sugary snacks and Sweets. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is listed as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, reflecting its high added sugar content (60 g per 100 g) and the presence of a food‑grade additive (pectin, E440). While it provides virtually no fat, protein, or salt and boasts low calories, the lack of fiber and protein and the very high sugar level are nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal257 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates64 g

Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this redcurrant jelly contains more sugar (60 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far less fat, saturated fat and calories (257 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Jus de groseilles rouges à base de concentré, sucre, sucre de canne, jus de citron concentré, gélifiant : pectines de fruits. Préparée avec 50 g de fruits pour 100 g de produit fini. Teneur totale en sucres : 60 g pour 100 g de produit fini.

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Marque Repère, Douceur du Verger

370 g