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

The jam undergoes several processing steps such as cooking, concentration of lemon juice and addition of a gelling agent, which place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additive is pectin (E440), used to achieve the desired texture.

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

With 59.1 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people with diabetes, while its low salt (0.1 g) has minimal impact on hypertension but does not offset the concerns from the sugar load.

Is the cherry ingredient in this jam a concern for individuals with fruit allergies?

Cherries are a known allergenic fruit for some people; those with a cherry allergy should avoid this jam, although the product is labeled organic and does not contain other common allergens such as nuts, gluten or dairy.

Côteaux Nantais • 325 g

Confiture Cerises extra

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture Cerises extra is an organic cherry jam that falls under the Sugary snacks and Sweets categories, making it a typical sweet spread. It is virtually fat‑free, low in salt and provides modest fiber (1.7 g per 100 g), but it is very high in sugar (59.1 g per 100 g) and low in protein, delivering 273 kcal per 100 g. Because it contains added sugars, pectin as a gelling agent and is classified as NOVA 4, it receives a Nutri‑Score of D, indicating an ultra‑processed product with limited nutritional balance despite its organic cherry content.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal273 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates66.7 g

Sugars59.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this cherry jam contains more sugar (59.1 g vs 53.4 g) while delivering far less fat, saturated fat and calories, and offers lower fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Cerises* - sucre roux* - jus de citrons concentré* - gélifiant : pectines. *Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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450g