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Is Cloudberry Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Garant

Garant's Cloudberry Jam is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes cloudberry, sugar, and potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of sugar and a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns, leading to a moderate rating.

Main concern

High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.

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

  • Cloudberry is a natural fruit providing flavor and potential antioxidants.
  • Pectin serves as a natural thickener, enhancing texture without synthetic alternatives.

Concerns

  • High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Cloudberry safe in this food?

    Good

    Cloudberry is used here as base. Cloudberry is a natural fruit that contributes flavor and potential antioxidants to the jam.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Hjortron

  • Is Sugar safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness and preservation but raises concerns about high sugar intake.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: socker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as solvent. Water acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and create the jam's consistency.

    Role in formula: solvent

    Original: vatten

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Pectin safe in this food?

    Good

    Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickening agent derived from fruits, enhancing the jam's texture without synthetic alternatives.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: förtjockningsmedel (pektin)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pectin

  • Is Citric Acid safe in this food?

    Medium

    Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: acidulant

    Original: surhetsreglerande medel (citronsyra)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid

  • Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?

    Bad

    Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: konserveringsmedel (kaliumsorbat)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

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: 4055905

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
The composition includes cloudberry, sugar, and potassium sorbate as a preservative. The presence of sugar and a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns, leading to a moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Garant — Cloudberry Jam has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Garant products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Garant — Cloudberry Jam 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: High sugar content may raise concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.; Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Garant — Cloudberry Jam has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Garant — Cloudberry Jam has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Cloudberry is a natural fruit providing flavor and potential antioxidants.; Pectin serves as a natural thickener, enhancing texture without synthetic alternatives.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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