Why is Confiture abricot Les allégées en sucres classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is labeled ultra‑processed because it includes added sugar, water, concentrated lemon juice and a gelling agent; the only listed additive is E440 (pectin), which is used to achieve the spreadable texture.

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

At 38 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam delivers a high carbohydrate load that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics should consume it only in very small portions or avoid it altogether.

Based on the ingredients, is this jam suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan and gluten‑free because it contains only plant‑based ingredients and no gluten‑containing additives, but it is not keto‑friendly due to its high sugar and carbohydrate content.

Marque Repère, Douceur du Verger • 340 g

Confiture abricot Les allégées en sucres

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This is a reduced‑sugar apricot jam sold in 340 g glass jars under the Marque Repère and Douceur du Verger brands. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with 38 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat and only 0.01 g of salt per 100 g, while providing modest fiber (1.1 g) and protein (0.5 g). Although the product achieves an Eco‑Score of A and uses recyclable glass packaging, it still contains a high amount of added sugar (≈31 g per 100 g) despite the low‑sugar claim.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal166 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars38 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average fruit jams, this apricot jam contains considerably less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt, and calories, but also offers lower fiber, carbohydrate, and protein levels.

Ingredients

Abricots 50%, sucre, eau, jus de citron concentré, gélifiant (pectines), Présence exceptionnelle de noyaux.

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