Why is Wild blueberry jam classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is marked as ultra‑processed because it combines a whole fruit base with refined cane sugar and two industrial additives: citric acid (E330) used as an acidifier and fruit pectin (E440) used as a gelling agent.

How does the sugar content of this jam affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 56 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its negligible salt means it does not directly worsen hypertension but the high sugar still poses cardiovascular concerns.

Are there any allergen risks associated with this jam for people allergic to milk or nuts?

The product lists possible traces of milk and nuts, so individuals with allergies to these ingredients should treat the jam as a potential allergen and may prefer to avoid it or check for a dedicated allergen‑free version.

Agidra, Les p'tites tartines • 315 g

Confiture de Myrtilles sauvages

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Wild blueberry jam from Agidra, sold in a 315 g glass jar, contains wild blueberries, cane sugar, fruit pectin and citric acid, delivering a fruit‑based sweet spread that falls into the 'Sugary snacks' category. Per 100 g it supplies 237 kcal, 0.1 g fat, 0 g saturated fat, 0 g salt and 56 g sugars, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to added sugar and additives (E330, E440). The jam offers a tasty berry flavor for breakfast or toast, but its high sugar level and processing level make it less suitable for low‑sugar, clean‑label or diabetic diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal237 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates58 g

Sugars56 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical spreads, this jam has slightly more sugar (56 g vs 53.44 g) but far less fat (0.1 g vs 10.52 g), virtually no salt and lower energy (237 kcal vs 373 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Myrtilles sauvages, sucre de canne, gélifiant : pectine de fruits, acidifiant : acide citrique.

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