Is Apricot Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sigma
This page reviews Apricot Jam by Sigma as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes apricots and pectin as a gelling agent, but also contains grape sugar and citric acid, indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes apricots and pectin as a gelling agent, but also contains grape sugar and citric acid, indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients.
Main concern
Grape sugar is a processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains 60% apricots, providing natural fruit content.
- Pectin is a natural gelling agent, contributing to texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Grape sugar is a processed sweetener, raising concerns about added sugars.
- Citric acid is a synthetic acidulant, which may indicate processing.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Apricots safe in this food?
Good
Apricots is used here as base. Apricots provide natural fruit content and flavor, contributing positively to the jam's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Albicocche
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Is Grape Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Grape Sugar is used here as sweetener. Grape sugar is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero d'uva
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Good
Pectin is used here as stabilizer. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, used to achieve the desired consistency without synthetic alternatives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gelificante: pectina
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correttore di acidità: acido citrico
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 4128391
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