Why is Spécialité Rhubarbe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam falls into NOVA group 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as fruit‑derived sugars and a gelling agent (E440, pectin). These additives are typical of industrially produced preserves and raise its processing score despite the organic fruit base.

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

With 31 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 0.05 g of salt is low and unlikely to impact hypertension, though the overall sugar load remains the main concern.

Is Spécialité Rhubarbe suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict dietary regimes?

All listed ingredients, rhubarb, fruit‑derived sugars, pectin, calcium citrate and the gelling agent, are plant‑based and contain no gluten, making the jam compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets, though it does not carry specific certifications for halal or kosher.

Le jardin de corentin • 300 g

Spécialité Rhubarbe

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Spécialité Rhubarbe is an organic rhubarb jam produced by Le jardin de corentin. It belongs to the Sugary snacks family, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA group 4), containing 31 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat and 0.05 g of salt per 100 g. The jam provides a high fruit content (65 %) and contains no preservatives or colorings, yet its elevated added sugar level and processing level may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam, this rhubarb jam has markedly lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy values while still delivering a substantial 65 % fruit content.

Ingredients

Rhubarbes 65%, sucres extraits de fruits, gélifiant, pectines de fruits, citrate de calcium, issu de l’agriculture biologique.

84%

35%

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Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars31 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam, this rhubarb jam has markedly lower sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy values while still delivering a substantial 65 % fruit content.

Ingredients

Rhubarbes 65%, sucres extraits de fruits, gélifiant, pectines de fruits, citrate de calcium, issu de l’agriculture biologique.

84%

35%

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