Why is Strawberry jam extra classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is considered ultra‑processed because it contains added refined sugar and two food‑grade additives: pectin (E440) as a gelling agent and citric acid (E330) as a cleaning/acidulant, and it undergoes multiple industrial processing steps.

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

With 55 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while its very low salt (0.01 g) has minimal impact on blood‑pressure management for hypertension.

Is Strawberry jam extra suitable for a vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diet?

The jam is plant‑based and contains no animal or gluten ingredients, so it fits vegan and gluten‑free diets, but its high sugar load makes it incompatible with keto or other low‑carb eating regimes.

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Erdbeere Konfitüre extra

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Strawberry jam extra is a plant‑based sweet spread classified in the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and belongs to NOVA group 4, delivering 228 kcal per 100 g with 55 g of sugars (high), 0.2 g of fat, 0.01 g of salt (both low) and 0.1 g of saturated fat (low). The product contains added sugar, pectin (E440) and citric acid (E330) and receives an Eco‑Score of A, indicating a relatively low environmental impact despite its ultra‑processed status.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal228 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet spread, this strawberry jam contains slightly more sugar (55 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) but far less fat (0.2 g vs 10.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g vs 7 g), salt (0.01 g vs 0.36 g) and calories (228 kcal vs 373 kcal).

Ingredients

Zucker, Erdbeeren, Geliermittel (Pektine), Säuberungsmittel (Citronensäure).

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