Why is Confettura extra Frutti di Bosco classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is considered ultra‑processed because it is made from refined sugar, multiple fruit purées, water and a few isolated food‑industry ingredients; the only listed additives are pectin (E440) as a gelling agent and citric acid (E330) as an acidifier, both of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 42 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for most diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.02 g) is acceptable for hypertension; however, the sugar load remains a concern for heart‑healthy diets.

Is this jam suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified gluten‑free and contains no animal‑derived ingredients, so it fits vegan and halal dietary patterns; however, its high carbohydrate (42 g sugars) and low fat content make it unsuitable for a keto regimen.

Maribel • 425 g

Confettura extra Frutti di Bosco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This is a 425 g jar of Maribel extra mixed‑berry jam, marketed as gluten‑free and plant‑based. It belongs to the “Sugary snacks” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product. The jam is high in sugars (42 g per 100 g) and added sugars, low in fat (0.3 g) and salt (0.02 g), and provides modest fibre (2.2 g per 100 g) but offers limited protein.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates42.2 g

Sugars42.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary spreads, this jam contains significantly less fat and salt and a lower sugar level than the category average, while delivering similar fibre content.

Ingredients

Zucchero, 15% fragole, 12% lamponi, acqua, 8% more, 8% ribes neri, 7% mirtilli, gelificante: pectine; acidificante: acido citrico. SENZA GLUTINE.

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Confettura extra Frutti di Bosco

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat0.3 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates42.2 g

Sugars42.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sugary spreads, this jam contains significantly less fat and salt and a lower sugar level than the category average, while delivering similar fibre content.

Ingredients

Zucchero, 15% fragole, 12% lamponi, acqua, 8% more, 8% ribes neri, 7% mirtilli, gelificante: pectine; acidificante: acido citrico. SENZA GLUTINE.

84%

35%

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