Strawberry Preserves

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Common questions

Is Strawberry Preserves healthy?

Strawberry Preserves scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. The product contains organic strawberries, which are beneficial due to their vitamins and antioxidants, and the absence of synthetic pesticides.

How processed is Strawberry Preserves?

Strawberry Preserves is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Strawberry Preserves' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Organic Strawberries, Ascorbic Acid count in its favor; Organic Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Strawberry Preserves

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75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wakefern Food Corp.
Category Condiments
Summary

The product contains organic strawberries, which are beneficial due to their vitamins and antioxidants, and the absence of synthetic pesticides. However, the high sugar content, even though organic, contributes to excessive caloric intake without nutritional benefits. The processing level limits the score, as it is a processed food with added sugars and preservatives like pectin and citric acid.

Key ingredients 5

Organic Strawberries
Good

Organic strawberries are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy ingredient in the preserves.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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Pectin
Neutral

Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruit, used to give the preserves their texture without adding flavor.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid helps preserve the product and enhances flavor, commonly found in fruit preserves.

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Organic Sugar
Bad

Organic sugar adds sweetness but also increases the sugar content, which should be consumed in moderation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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