Why is the Artisanal Watermelon Jam classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes industrial ingredients beyond the fruit itself, such as caramel colour (E150a) for colour, ascorbic acid (E300) as an antioxidant, and pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, as well as refined sugar and a natural vanilla flavouring, all of which are processed components.

How does the sugar content in this watermelon jam affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 45.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.03 g) does not add to hypertension risk; however, the high sugar alone can contribute to overall calorie excess and weight gain, which are indirect factors for blood‑pressure management.

Is this jam suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the jam is vegan and gluten‑free, but its carbohydrate content (46.1 g per 100 g) and high sugar level make it incompatible with keto or other very low‑carb dietary plans.

Miguelgorry • 320 g

Confiture artisanale pastèque

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Miguelgorry's Artisanal Watermelon Jam is a 320 g glass‑jarred, plant‑based sweet spread that belongs to the Sugary snacks family. It delivers 45.2 g of sugars per 100 g while containing only 0.1 g of fat, 0.03 g of salt, and scores a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed and contains additives such as caramel colour (E150a), ascorbic acid (E300) and pectin (E440). The product offers 45 % watermelon and 15 % orange flesh, uses natural vanilla flavour and vitamin C as an antioxidant, making it vegan‑friendly, but its high sugar load may be unsuitable for people managing blood‑glucose or weight.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal189 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates46.1 g

Sugars45.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this jam provides about 15 % less sugar, virtually no fat or saturated fat, and roughly half the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pastèque 45%, sucre, orange douce 15%, gélifiant: pectine de fruits, arôme naturel vanille, jus de citron concentré, antioxydant: acide ascorbique, colorant: caramel ordinaire.

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