Why is Poire William with vanilla classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as ultra‑processed because the formulation includes added refined sugar, concentrated lemon juice, vanilla flavorings, and the food‑grade gelling agent pectin (E440), all of which are ingredients that are not present in a simple whole‑fruit preserve, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 44 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for a diabetic diet, and although its salt is low at 0.08 g, it still contributes to total sodium intake, so it should be consumed only in very small amounts by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the pectin used as a gelling agent suitable for a vegan diet?

The gelling agent listed is pectin (E440), a plant‑derived polysaccharide extracted from fruit cell walls, so it contains no animal ingredients and is fully compatible with a vegan diet.

Lucien Georgelin • 320 g

Poire william a la vanille Bio

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an organic William pear jam flavored with vanilla, packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid, and falls under the "Sugary snacks" and "Sweets" PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its high added sugar (44 g per 100 g) and the presence of the food additive pectin (E440). While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt and provides a modest amount of fruit (≈66 % fruits/vegetables), the elevated sugar level and ultra‑processed status are nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam in its category, this product contains significantly less fat, salt and calories, while its sugar content is slightly below the typical level.

Ingredients

Poires 45 %, sucre, pommes 19 %, gélifiant : pectines, jus de citron concentré, gousses de vanille épuisées, arôme naturel de vanille, gousses de vanille épuisées.

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal184 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates45 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam in its category, this product contains significantly less fat, salt and calories, while its sugar content is slightly below the typical level.

Ingredients

Poires 45 %, sucre, pommes 19 %, gélifiant : pectines, jus de citron concentré, gousses de vanille épuisées, arôme naturel de vanille, gousses de vanille épuisées.

84%

35%

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