Why is Confiture extra Abricots du Sud-Est classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains added refined sugar and a commercial gelling agent; the only listed additive is pectin (identified as E440a), used to give the spread its texture, along with concentrated lemon juice for acidity.

How does the high sugar content of this apricot jam affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 53 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam raises blood glucose quickly, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its very low salt (0.02 g) does not pose a hypertension risk, but the overall calorie load (224 kcal) should still be limited.

Is the possible presence of trace nuts and milk in this jam a concern for individuals with nut or dairy allergies?

The label indicates possible cross‑contamination with nuts and milk, so anyone with severe nut or dairy allergies should treat the product as unsafe, even though the ingredient list itself does not contain those allergens.

Carrefour, Reflets de France • 315 g

Confiture extra Abricots du Sud-Est

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture extra Abricots du Sud-Est is an extra apricot jam produced by Carrefour under the Reflets de France label, packaged in a 315 g glass pot. It belongs to the sugary snacks family (PNNS groups: Sugary snacks, Sweets), carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added sugar and a pectin gelling agent. Nutritionally, the jam provides 224 kcal per 100 g, 53 g of sugars and virtually no fat or protein, while offering modest fiber (1.1 g) and low salt (0.02 g), and it may contain traces of nuts and milk.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal224 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars53 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical jam averages, this product’s sugar level (53 g/100 g) is slightly below the category mean of 53.44 g, but its fat (0 g), saturated fat (0 g) and salt (0.02 g) are far lower than the averages of 10.5 g, 7.0 g and 0.36 g respectively, while its fiber (1.1 g) and protein (0 g) fall short of the typical 2.3 g and 2.9 g.

Ingredients

Abricots du Sud-Est, sucre (origine France), gélifiant : pectines, jus de citron concentré. Préparée avec 55 g de fruits pour 100 g de produit fini. Peut contenir des traces de fruits à coque et de lait.

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