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Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz

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Is Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz healthy?

Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list.

How processed is Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz?

Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Guavas counts in its favor; 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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Bonne Maman Guava Preserves - 13oz

Bonne Maman
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Andros
Category Condiments
Summary

This product is ultra-processed, which limits its potential score despite having a relatively simple ingredient list. The high sugar content, with both refined sugar and brown cane sugar, contributes to excessive caloric intake and potential health risks. However, the presence of guavas as a natural fruit source provides some nutritional benefits, such as vitamins and antioxidants, which slightly mitigate the negative impact of the sugars.

Key ingredients 5

Guavas
Good

Guavas are a nutrient-dense whole fruit rich in vitamin C, fiber, and beneficial antioxidants.

Brown Cane Sugar
Neutral

A traditional sweetener providing sweetness, processed similarly to white sugar with minimal remaining molasses content.

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Concentrated Lemon Juice
Neutral

Used as a natural source of acidity and flavor enhancement, as well as a natural preservative.

Fruit Pectin
Neutral

A natural soluble fiber derived from fruits used as a gelling agent to create the preserve texture.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined sugar adds significant sweetness and empty calories with no nutritional benefits, contributing to rapid blood sugar spikes.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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