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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined sugars, water, concentrated lemon juice and pectin, which are typical ingredients of highly processed food formulations, and it includes the additive pectin identified as E440 to achieve the desired gel texture.

How does the high sugar content in this marmalade affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 59 g of sugar per 100 g, the marmalade can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and is therefore unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its negligible salt content means it does not add to hypertension risk but the overall carbohydrate load remains a concern.

Is this marmalade suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients, sugar, bitter oranges, water, unrefined cane sugar, lemon juice and fruit pectin, are plant‑based, so the product is generally considered vegan, although the vegan status is sometimes marked as unknown because certain sugar processing methods may involve animal‑derived filtering agents.

BONNE MAMAN

Marmelade oranges amères

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Marmelade oranges amères is a plant‑based orange marmalade marketed by Bonne Maman, classified in the Sugary snacks group. It delivers 240 kcal per 100 g, with very low fat (1 g) and salt (0 g) but a very high sugar level of 59 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. While its Eco‑Score of B reflects a relatively favorable environmental impact, the high added‑sugar content and the presence of the additive pectin (E440) are nutritional drawbacks.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam category, this marmalade contains more sugar (59 g vs 53.44 g), far less fat (1 g vs 10.52 g) and a lower energy value (240 kcal vs 373 kcal), while its salt level remains below the average.

Ingredients

Sucre, oranges amères, eau, sucre roux de canne, jus de citrons concentré, gélifiant : pectines de fruits.

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Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

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Salt

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Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Sucre, oranges amères, eau, sucre roux de canne, jus de citrons concentré, gélifiant : pectines de fruits.

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