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

The jam is made from strawberries, glucose‑fructose syrup, sugar and several functional ingredients such as citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and pectin (E440); these processed sugars and additives place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 59 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its low salt (0.08 g) has minimal impact on hypertension but the overall sugar load remains a concern.

Based on its ingredients, is Seedless Strawberry Jam suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

The jam contains only plant‑derived ingredients and is certified vegetarian, so it is vegan‑friendly; however, the high carbohydrate and sugar content makes it incompatible with keto, it contains no animal products so it is generally halal, and it is naturally gluten‑free.

Hartley’s • 300 g

Seedless Strawberry Jam

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Seedless Strawberry Jam is a plant‑based spread categorized under sugary snacks and sweets. Per 100 g it delivers 240 kcal, 59 g of sugars, 0.5 g of fat and 0.08 g of salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation includes citric acid (E330), sodium citrate (E331) and pectin (E440) alongside glucose‑fructose syrup, which contribute to its high added‑sugar level, but it contains no animal‑derived ingredients and carries vegetarian approval.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates59 g

Sugars59 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam in its category, this jam contains more sugar (59 g vs 53.4 g per 100 g) while delivering far less fat (0.5 g vs 10.5 g) and salt (0.08 g vs 0.36 g).

Ingredients

Strawberries, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Sugar, Acid (Citric Acid), Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulator (Sodium Citrates).

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