Question 1

Why is Himbeere 70% Frucht classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Accepted Answer

The jam is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines whole fruit with concentrated sweeteners and undergoes multiple processing steps such as heating, concentration of agave syrup and addition of lemon juice concentrate, which transform the raw ingredients into a shelf‑stable product. The only listed additive is pectin, identified as additive E440, used as a gelling agent.

Question 2

How does the sugar content in Himbeere 70% Frucht affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

Accepted Answer

With 25 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose and is therefore not recommended for people managing diabetes. Its salt level is only 0.04 g per 100 g, which is low enough to be acceptable in a hypertension‑friendly diet, but the high sugar still makes it unsuitable for strict low‑sugar regimens.

Question 3

Is the agave syrup used in this jam considered a sustainable sweetener?

Accepted Answer

Agave syrup is derived from the agave plant, which typically requires less pesticide use and can be grown in arid regions, giving it a lower water footprint than some other sweeteners. When sourced organically, as indicated on the label, it meets sustainability standards, although the overall environmental impact also depends on transportation and processing methods.

Alnatura, Alnatura GmbH • 200 g

Himbeere 70% Frucht

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