Raspberry jam

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Common questions

Is Raspberry jam healthy?

Raspberry jam scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This raspberry jam is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score.

How processed is Raspberry jam?

Raspberry jam is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Raspberry jam's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Glucose, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Beneficial ingredients 0
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Condiments
Summary

This raspberry jam is ultra-processed, which limits its potential health score. It contains high levels of added sugars, including glucose and refined sugar, which contribute to its high carbohydrate content and can lead to health issues if consumed in excess. However, the presence of raspberries provides some nutritional benefits, such as vitamins and antioxidants, which slightly improve its overall profile.

Key ingredients 6

Raspberries
Neutral

Whole fruit providing natural flavor and texture, though processed into a jam.

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Water
Neutral

Used as a basic solvent and consistency adjuster.

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Pectin
Neutral

A natural plant-based gelling agent commonly used to achieve jam texture.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Used as an acidifier to balance flavor and assist with preservation.

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Glucose
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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