Why is Fiordifrutta apricot jam classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the jam is made from concentrated apple juice and includes pectin (E440) as a gelling agent, both of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only additive listed is the pectin, while the fruit pieces themselves are natural.

How does the sugar and salt content of this jam affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 34 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and should be consumed in small portions by people with diabetes; the 0.07 g of salt per 100 g is low and unlikely to impact hypertension, but the overall high sugar still makes it a less suitable choice for strict low‑sugar diets.

Is Fiordifrutta apricot jam suitable for strict vegan, gluten‑free, or keto dietary regimes?

The product is certified vegan, contains no gluten and no animal‑derived ingredients, making it compatible with vegan and gluten‑free diets, but its high carbohydrate and sugar content (38 g carbs, 34 g sugars per 100 g) means it does not fit a keto diet.

Rigoni Di Asiago • 350 g

Fiordifrutta albicocche

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

The product is an organic apricot jam spread, classified under the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” groups, marketed as a vegan, gluten‑free breakfast or snack topping. It earns a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with added pectin (E440) as the only listed additive. While it offers 60 % apricot, 30 % apple juice and 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g and contains no fat or salt, it also delivers 34 g of sugars (high) and provides no protein, which limits its nutritional balance.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal155 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sweet spreads, this apricot jam contains far less sugar (34 g vs 53 g), zero fat and saturated fat, and lower salt, while providing slightly more fiber but no protein.

Ingredients

Albicocche (60%)*, Succo di mela concentrato *, Gelificante: pectina. [*biologico]. Senza glutine.

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Rigoni di Asiago

250 g