Why is Mermelada de naranja amarga Diet classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes added sugars, a gelling agent (citrus pectin), an acidity regulator (citric acid) and an antioxidant (ascorbic acid), all of which are listed as food additives (E440, E330, E300). These ingredients are manufactured and not present in minimally processed fruits, placing the marmalade in the ultra‑processed category.

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

With 52 g of sugars per 100 g, the marmalade can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for people managing diabetes, and although it contains no salt, the high sugar load can indirectly raise blood pressure over time, so it should be consumed only in very small amounts or avoided in these diets.

Is this bitter orange diet marmalade suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, and the label confirms it is gluten‑free, so the product fits vegan and gluten‑free diets. However, the very high sugar content makes it incompatible with a strict keto diet, which limits carbohydrate intake.

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Mermelada de naranja amarga Diet

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Mermelada de naranja amarga Diet is a bitter orange diet marmalade that belongs to the sugary snacks group of plant‑based sweet spreads. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with added sugars, citrus pectin, citric acid and ascorbic acid as additives. Nutritionally it contains no fat, saturated fat or salt and low protein, but provides 52 g of sugars and 0.4 g of protein per 100 g, delivering 211 kcal, so it is low in calories and fat yet high in sugar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal211 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates52 g

Sugars52 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average fruit‑based spread, this marmalade has essentially no fat, saturated fat or salt and delivers about 211 kcal per 100 g, far fewer calories than the 373 kcal average, while its sugar level (52 g) is slightly below the typical 53.44 g, and its protein (0.4 g) and carbohydrate (52 g) contents are considerably lower than the category averages.

Ingredients

Fructosa, naranjas amargas, gelificante (pectina de cítricos), corrector de acidez (ácido cítrico), antioxidante (ácido ascórbico).

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440 g