Bonne Maman

Strawberry Jam

Barcode 3045320094008

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Yes — Strawberry Jam is ultra-processed.

The conserve is classified as ultra-processed because it contains gelling agent (fruit pectin), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (strawberries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

strawberries

A red, juicy berry commonly eaten fresh or used in desserts; high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
OK

sugar (cane)

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane; a basic sweetener used in foods and drinks.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
UPF

fruit pectin

Natural pectin extracted from fruits used as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and confectionery.

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Common questions about Strawberry Jam

Is Strawberry Jam ultra-processed?

Yes — Strawberry Jam by Bonne Maman is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The conserve is classified as ultra-processed because it contains gelling agent (fruit pectin), which is an industrially extracted additive used to modify texture. According to NOVA, the presence of such additives makes the product ultra-processed, even though the other ingredients (strawberries, sugar, cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice) are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in Strawberry Jam are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Strawberry Jam as an ultra-processed marker: fruit pectin. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Strawberry Jam?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Strawberry High Fruit Content Spread by St. Dalfour. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.