Is Lingonberry Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Prima Lavpris
Prima Lavpris's Lingonberry 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, E202.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar (43%) and lingonberries (40%), with several additives like E440 and E202. These synthetic additives raise quality and safety concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
High sugar content (43%) raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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 a high percentage of lingonberries (40%), providing natural fruit flavor.
- E440 is a natural thickening agent derived from pectin, which is generally considered safe.
Concerns
- High sugar content (43%) raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- E202 is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns regarding long-term consumption.
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 used to enhance sweetness and preserve the jam, but its high content raises health concerns related to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Lingonberry safe in this food?
Good
Lingonberry is used here as base. Lingonberries provide natural flavor and color, contributing to the jam's fruitiness and potential antioxidant benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: tyttebær
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the jam, facilitating the mixing of ingredients without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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Is E440 safe in this food?
Medium
E440 is used here as thickener. E440 is a natural thickening agent derived from pectin, used to improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (E 440)
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Is E330 safe in this food?
Medium
E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 (citric acid) is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende midler (E 330)
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Is E331 safe in this food?
Medium
E331 is used here as buffer. E331 (sodium citrate) acts as a buffering agent, helping to maintain pH levels but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: surhetsregulerende midler (E 331)
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Is E202 safe in this food?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 (potassium sorbate) is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about long-term consumption of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (E202)
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: 4044965
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