Why is Confiture de fraises classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The jam is rated NOVA 4 because it combines whole fruit with refined sugar and several industrial ingredients; its additive list includes citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator and fruit pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, both of which are manufactured substances.

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

With 60 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, while its negligible salt means it does not directly raise blood pressure, though excessive sugar intake can still contribute to cardiovascular risk.

Is this strawberry jam suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only plant‑derived ingredients, so it is vegan, halal and gluten‑free, but its high sugar concentration makes it incompatibile with keto or other low‑carb regimens.

EL BARAKA • 240 g

Confiture de fraises

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confiture de fraises from EL BARAKA is a plant‑based strawberry jam sold in a 240 g lid‑sealed jar and falls under the “Sugary snacks” family of the PNNS classification. It contains roughly 60 % strawberries and 60 g of sugars per 100 g, yielding a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed) status due to added refined sugar, citric acid (E330) and pectin (E440) as gelling agents. While the jam offers natural fruit flavor and a moderate Eco‑Score of B, its high sugar load and ultra‑processed nature make it less suitable for low‑sugar or health‑focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal246 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates61.3 g

Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this strawberry jam delivers a higher sugar level (60 g/100 g vs 53.45 g) but contains far less fat and salt, resulting in a lower overall energy content.

Ingredients

Fraises 60%, Sucre, gélifiants : Pectine de fruits et correcteur d’acidité : acide citrique.

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830 g