Doce de Abóbora

Doce de Abóbora is a plant‑based pumpkin jam sold in Portugal and packaged in a glass jar. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and a NOVA rating of 4, offering low fat (0.3 g), low saturated fat, low salt and modest calories (37 kcal per 100 g) but contains 2.2 g of sugars and a high level of polyols (8.8 g). The formulation includes water, pumpkin, lemon concentrate and a blend of sweeteners (sorbitol, steviol glycosides, sucralose, acesulfame K) together with pectin, calcium chloride and potassium sorbate, resulting in five listed additives and a potential laxative effect from excessive consumption.