Why is this clementine and orange jam classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is deemed ultra-processed because it includes a high proportion of added sugar, a gelling agent (pectin, listed as additive E440), and concentrated lemon juice, all of which are typical of industrial food manufacturing.

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

With 55 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is generally not recommended for people managing diabetes unless consumed in very small portions.

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

The product contains no animal‑derived ingredients, so it is vegan and halal; it does not list any gluten sources, making it gluten‑free, but its high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

U, U Saveurs, U de nos Régions • 315 g

Confiture de clémentine et d'orange récoltées en Corse pot de 315g

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This 315 g jar is a clementine and orange jam produced in France and marketed under the U Saveurs brand. It belongs to the sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4), primarily due to added sugar, pectin and other industrial ingredients. While it is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, it contains 55 g of sugars per 100 g, making it a high-sugar spread.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar spreads, this jam has slightly more sugar (55 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.52 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 6.99 g) and salt (0.02 g vs 0.36 g), resulting in lower energy.

Ingredients

Sucre, orange 23%, clémentine 23%, gélifiant : pectines, jus de citron concentré. Préparée avec 46 g de fruits pour 100 g de produit fini.

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