Why is Confettura Mirtilli classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

The jam is labelled NOVA 4 because it contains multiple industrial ingredients beyond the fruit itself, including sweetener blends (sorbitol syrup, stevia extract, sucralose, acesulfame K), a preservative (potassium sorbate), pectin as a gelling agent and a calcium‑based stabiliser, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does its sugar and polyol content influence blood‑glucose management for people with diabetes?

With 5.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam provides far less direct glucose than conventional jams, but the 7.5 g of polyols (mainly sorbitol) can still raise blood‑sugar levels in some individuals and may cause gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed in large amounts, so diabetics should monitor portion size.

Is the sorbitol syrup used as a sweetener safe for individuals with IBS or other digestive sensitivities?

Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol that is poorly absorbed in the intestine; people with IBS or sensitive digestion often experience bloating, gas or diarrhea after consuming sorbitol, so those individuals should limit intake of this jam.

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Confettura Mirtilli

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confettura Mirtilli is a vegan, plant‑based blueberry jam marketed as a low‑calorie spread and falls under the "Sugary snacks" PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with several food‑additive sweeteners (sorbitol, stevia, sucralose, acesulfame K), a preservative (potassium sorbate), pectin and a calcium stabiliser. Nutritionally it is low in fat (0.2 g), salt (0 g) and provides modest fiber (2 g) per 100 g, but it still contains 5.6 g of sugars and 7.5 g of polyols, so consumers should weigh the reduced sugar against the presence of sugar‑substitutes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal48 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates13.1 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average jam or breakfast spread (average per 100 g: 53.4 g sugars, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt), Confettura Mirtilli contains only 5.6 g sugars, 0.2 g fat and no salt, making it markedly lower in these macronutrients.

Ingredients

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