Why is Redcurrant jelly classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined sugar, concentrated fruit juices and pectin, which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is pectin (E440), a plant‑based gelling agent used to give the jelly its texture.

How does the sugar content in this redcurrant jelly affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 60 g of sugar per 100 g, the jelly can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.01 g) does not pose a hypertensive risk but the overall high sugar still limits its suitability for heart‑healthy diets.

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

All ingredients are plant‑based, so the jelly is vegan and gluten‑free, but its carbohydrate density (60 g sugar and 60 g total carbs per 100 g) makes it far from keto‑friendly.

Marque Repère, Douceur du Verger • 370 g

Gelée de groseilles

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Redcurrant jelly, sold under the Repère and Douceur du Verger brands, is a plant‑based sweet spread made from sugar, concentrated redcurrant juice, lemon juice and pectin. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting its high added‑sugar content of 60 g per 100 g, while fat, saturated fat and salt are low and fiber is modest. As a member of the ‘Sugary snacks’ and ‘Sweets’ PNNS categories, it can be enjoyed occasionally as a breakfast topping but its high sugar and low nutritional density make it unsuitable as a staple.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this jelly contains more sugar (60 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g), salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g) and calories (247 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Sucre, jus de groseilles à base de concentré, jus de citron concentré, gélifiant: pectine

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