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Is Queen Jam Safe? Ingredient Analysis

ICA

Queen Jam is a food from ICA. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This jam contains sugar and fruit, but also includes preservatives and thickeners. The presence of E202 and E440 raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating.

Main concern

Includes E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.

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 real fruit: raspberry (23.5%) and blueberry (16.5%), contributing to flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Water is a primary ingredient, which is common in jam formulations for consistency.

Concerns

  • Includes E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • E440 (pectin) is a thickening agent that, while common, indicates processing and may not appeal to all consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4057635

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Frequently asked questions

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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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: raspberry, water, blueberry. See the Ingredients section above.
ICA — Queen 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.
ICA — Queen Jam has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This jam contains sugar and fruit, but also includes preservatives and thickeners. The presence of E202 and E440 raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Includes E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.; E440 (pectin) is a thickening agent that, while common, indicates processing and may not appeal to all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains real fruit: raspberry (23.5%) and blueberry (16.5%), contributing to flavor and natural sweetness.; Water is a primary ingredient, which is common in jam formulations for consistency.. See the Pros section above.
ICA — Queen 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.

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