Why is Peach jam classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled ultra-processed because the formulation adds refined sugar and several industrial ingredients; the additives are pectin (a gelling agent), citric acid (an acidulant) and ascorbic acid (an antioxidant), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 44 g of sugar per 100 g, the jam can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its very low salt means it does not significantly impact blood pressure, but the high sugar still poses a health risk for those managing hypertension.

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

All listed ingredients are plant based, so the jam is technically vegan and gluten-free, but the refined sugar may be processed with bone char, so vegans should verify the source; the high sugar content makes it unsuitable for keto diets, and halal status depends on the sugar source, which is not specified.

Hacendado • 440g

Mermelada melocotón

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

This peach jam by Hacendado is a plant-based spread made primarily of peach puree, sugar and pectin. It belongs to the Sugary snacks group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product, with a high sugar content (44 g per 100 g) but negligible fat and salt. While it is free from animal-derived ingredients and provides a fruit-derived source of vitamins, its high sugar level and the presence of refined sugar and additives (citric acid, ascorbic acid, pectin) make it a less healthy choice for those monitoring sugar intake.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack (53.4 g sugar, 10.5 g fat, 0.36 g salt per 100 g), this jam supplies 44 g sugar and virtually no fat or salt, making it a lower-fat, lower-sugar option within its category.

Ingredients

Melocotón, azúcar, gelificante (pectina), acidulante (ácido cítrico), antioxidante (ácido L-ascórbico).

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Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates48 g

Sugars44 g

Comparative Analysis

Ingredients

Melocotón, azúcar, gelificante (pectina), acidulante (ácido cítrico), antioxidante (ácido L-ascórbico).

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