Why is Seedless Raspberry Jam classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because its formulation relies on industrial ingredients such as glucose-fructose syrup, refined sugar and added acidity regulators; the label lists the additives citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and pectin (E440), all of which are typical of highly processed food products.

How does the sugar content of Seedless Raspberry Jam affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 43.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, and although its salt is low, the overall high carbohydrate load can contribute to weight gain, indirectly influencing blood pressure.

Is Seedless Raspberry Jam suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or other restrictive diets?

All listed ingredients are plant-derived and contain no gluten, making the jam both vegan and gluten-free, but its high sugar and use of glucose-fructose syrup render it unsuitable for low-carb or keto diets, and it does not contain any halal-specific certification.

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Seedless Raspberry Jam

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Seedless Raspberry Jam is a plant-based sweet spread classified in the Sugary snacks and Sweets groups, offering 249 kcal per 100 g with very low fat (0.1 g) and salt (0.1 g) but a high sugar level of 43.9 g. It receives a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to the presence of glucose-fructose syrup, added sugars and several food-additive codes (E330, E331, E440). While the low fat and salt make it modest on those fronts, the high sugar and lack of fiber mean it should be consumed sparingly, especially by those monitoring blood sugar or calorie intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal249 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates61.4 g

Sugars43.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sugary snacks, this jam contains less sugar (43.9 g vs 53.44 g), far lower fat (0.1 g vs 10.52 g), lower saturated fat (0.1 g vs 6.99 g), lower salt (0.1 g vs 0.36 g) and fewer calories (249 kcal vs 373 kcal per 100 g).

Ingredients

glucose-fructose syrup, raspberries, sugar, citric acid, gelling agent (pectin), acidity regulator (sodium citrate)

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