Why is Confitura de Fresa 0% classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It falls into NOVA 4 because it contains several industrially produced ingredients such as sorbitol syrup, sucralose (E955), stevia‑derived glycosides, pectin (E440a), calcium lactate (E327), citric acid (E330) and a preservative, all of which are added during manufacturing rather than being whole‑food components.

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

With only 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the jam adds minimal glucose load and its sodium is negligible, which is favorable for blood‑sugar and blood‑pressure control; however, the polyol sorbitol and artificial sweetener sucralose can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals and should be consumed in moderation by diabetics and those with hypertension.

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

All ingredients are plant‑derived, so the jam is vegan and gluten‑free; the carbohydrate content from fruit and sweeteners makes it unsuitable for strict ketogenic diets, while its ingredients are generally permissible in halal diets, though formal certification is not indicated.

Hacendado • 380g

Confitura de Fresa 0%

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Confitura de Fresa 0% is a plant‑based sweet spread classified in the “Sugary snacks” and “Sweets” PNNS groups, offering a Nutri‑Score of A while being ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). The jam delivers only 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, uses zero added sugar and is sweetened with sorbitol, sucralose and stevia‑derived glycosides, but contains five food additives, including a preservative, citric acid, calcium lactate, pectin and the artificial sweetener E955, reflecting its processed nature. Its 380 g glass jar is recyclable, yet the product’s high level of sweeteners and additives may be a concern for consumers seeking clean‑label foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal40 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates11.5 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (≈53 g sugar, 10.5 g fat and 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this strawberry jam contains only about 3.4 g of sugar, negligible fat and very low salt, making it far less sugary and fatty than typical equivalents.

Ingredients

Fresa, agua, edulcorantes (jarabe de sorbitol, sucralosa, glucósidos de VALORES MEDIOS MEDIOS esteviol procedentes de estevia), gelificante (pectina, lactato cálcico), acidulante (ácido cítrico), concentrado de grosella y zanahoria, conservador

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Hacendado

360 g