Is Eco+ Strawberry Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eco-Leclerc
Eco-Leclerc's Eco+ Strawberry 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 Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and strawberries, with E330 as an acidifier and E440 as a gelling agent. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 50% strawberries, providing natural fruit content.
- E330 (citric acid) is a natural acidifier that enhances flavor.
- Strawberries sourced from multiple regions may indicate quality control.
- Gelling agent E440 is derived from pectin, a natural thickener.
Concerns
- High sugar content raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- E440, while natural, is a processed ingredient that may affect quality.
- Use of synthetic additives like E330 can indicate a less natural product.
- Origin of strawberries from multiple countries may raise sourcing concerns.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to high caloric content and raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Strawberries safe in this food?
Good
Strawberries is used here as base. Strawberries provide natural fruit content, contributing flavor and some nutritional benefits, though they are processed in this jam.
Role in formula: base
Original: fraises 50%
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant : E330
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, used to achieve the desired consistency, though it is processed.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gélifiant : E440
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: 3703380
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