What additives are included in Pineapple Chunks in Juice and why are they used?

The only additive is citric acid (E330), which acts as an acidity regulator, helps preserve the pineapple’s colour and flavour, and prevents microbial growth during storage.

How does the sugar content of this canned pineapple affect a diabetic diet?

With 12.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, so people with diabetes should count it toward their daily carbohydrate allowance and consume it in limited portions.

Is Pineapple Chunks in Juice suitable for vegan or vegetarian consumers?

Yes, all ingredients – pineapple, pineapple juice and citric acid – are plant‑based, and the product is certified vegan and vegetarian.

Tesco • 425g

Pineapple Chunks in Juice

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Pineapple Chunks in Juice is a canned fruit product classified in the fruit group of the PNNS dietary categories. It earns a Nutri-Score of A and a NOVA rating of 1, offering low fat (0.1 g) and low salt (0.01 g) but contains moderate sugar (12.2 g per 100 g), which is slightly above the average for similar canned fruits. The only additive is citric acid (E330), the product carries a Rainforest Alliance label, and its tin-plated steel can with paper label is fully recyclable.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal51 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates12.2 g

Sugars12.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned fruit averages, this product contains slightly more sugar (12.2 g vs 11.3 g), notably higher saturated fat (0.1 g vs 0.01 g), and less dietary fiber (0.5 g vs 0.7 g).

Ingredients

pineapple, pineapple juice, citric acid

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