Is Pineapple Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Royal Bourbon
This page reviews Pineapple Jam by Royal Bourbon 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 pineapple, cane sugar, and pectin. While pineapple and pectin are natural, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes pineapple, cane sugar, and pectin. While pineapple and pectin are natural, the presence of cane sugar raises concerns about high sugar content, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, which can contribute to high sugar content and potential health concerns.
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
- Pineapple is a natural fruit ingredient, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Pectin is a natural gelling agent, contributing to the jam's texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Cane sugar is a refined sweetener, which can contribute to high sugar content and potential health concerns.
- The overall composition is relatively simple, but the sugar content may be a concern for some consumers.
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 Pineapple safe in this food?
Good
Pineapple is used here as base. Pineapple is a natural fruit that provides flavor and some vitamins. Its presence supports the product's fruit-based identity.
Role in formula: base
Original: Ananas Victoria
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar is a refined sweetener that enhances sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre de canne
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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
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: 3718072
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