Why is Confiture 4 fruits rouges classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined sugars, concentrated lemon juice and a food-grade gelling agent, all of which require industrial processing; the only listed additive is the pectin-based gelling agent identified as E440.

How does the high sugar content of this jam affect people with diabetes or those trying to limit sugar intake?

With roughly 60 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic patients or anyone following a low-sugar diet without careful portion control.

Is Confiture 4 fruits rouges suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet, and are there any common allergens to watch for?

All listed ingredients are plant-based, so the jam fits vegan and vegetarian diets, but individuals allergic to strawberries, cherries, redcurrants or blackcurrants should avoid it.

Carrefour • 370 g

Confiture 4 fruits rouges

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture 4 fruits rouges is a plant-based jam marketed as a sweet spread, falling under the Sugary snacks and Sweets categories and sold in recyclable glass jars. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed product (NOVA 4), containing 50% fruit (strawberries, cherries, red and blackcurrants) plus added sugars (about 60 g per 100 g), while providing low fat, low saturated fat, low salt, and modest fiber (about 1 g per 100 g). Despite an impressive Eco-Score of A and a high fruit proportion, the elevated sugar level and ultra-processed status limit its suitability for low-sugar or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal246 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars58 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this jam contains more sugar (60 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but markedly less fat (0 g vs 10.52 g), saturated fat (0 g vs 6.99 g) and salt (0 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Fruits 50% (fraises 20%, cerises* 15%, groseilles 12%, cassis 3%), sucre, sucre de canne, jus de citron concentré, gélifiant: pectines de fruits. Préparée avec 50g de fruits pour 100g de produit fini. Teneur totale en sucres : 60g pour 100g de produit fini.

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