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

Marmelade Oranges is made from orange fruit, added sugar, water, pectin and often includes citric acid or other acidity regulators and a preservative such as potassium sorbate; these non‑native ingredients and the high level of added sugar place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar content in Marmelade Oranges affect people with diabetes or those watching their blood sugar?

With 54 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, so diabetics or anyone on a low‑sugar diet should limit portion size and consider the product an occasional treat rather than a regular breakfast spread.

Is Marmelade Oranges suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, the jam contains only plant‑derived ingredients, orange fruit, sugar, pectin and standard acidifiers, so it is compatible with a vegan diet provided no animal‑derived additives are used in a specific batch.

Marque Repère, Douceur du Verger • 370 g

Marmelade Oranges

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Marmelade Oranges is a plant‑based orange jam sold under the Marque Repère and Douceur du Verger brands, classified as a sweet spread in the sugary‑snacks group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is rated NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; with 54 g of sugars and 62 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is high in sugar, while fat (0.5 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g) are very low and fiber is modest at 0.7 g. The product receives an Eco‑Score of B, reflecting a relatively good environmental profile despite unknown ingredient origins.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal251 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars54 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar sweet spreads, Marmelade Oranges contains slightly more sugar (54 g vs 53.44 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.52 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g vs 6.99 g).

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