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Is Guava Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Royal Bourbon

Royal Bourbon's Guava 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 Sucrose.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes guava, cane sugar, and pectin. While guava is a natural fruit, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Cane sugar is present at 28%, which raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.

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

  • Guava is a natural fruit ingredient, providing flavor and potential benefits.
  • Pectin is a natural gelling agent, contributing to the jam's texture without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Cane sugar is present at 28%, which raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.
  • The reliance on sugar for sweetness may detract from the overall healthiness of the jam.

Ingredients breakdown

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

  • Is Guava safe in this food?

    Good

    Guava is used here as base. Guava is a natural fruit that provides flavor and potential nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the jam's composition.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Goyavier

    Read the full ingredient profile for Guava

  • Is Sucrose safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sucrose is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is used as a sweetener, comprising 28% of the product. High sugar content raises concerns about health implications.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: sucre de canne

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sucrose

  • Is Pectin safe in this food?

    Good

    Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from fruits, used to achieve the desired consistency in jams without synthetic alternatives.

    Role in formula: gelling agent

    Original: gélifiant : pectine

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pectin

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: 3718073

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Royal Bourbon — Guava Jam has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Royal Bourbon — Guava 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.
This product is flagged for: Cane sugar is present at 28%, which raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.; The reliance on sugar for sweetness may detract from the overall healthiness of the jam.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Royal Bourbon — Guava 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: guava, pectin. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes guava, cane sugar, and pectin. While guava is a natural fruit, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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