Fruit and vegetable preserves
Crofters Organic Concord Grape Fruit Spread
16.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 45
Crofters Organic Concord Grape Fruit Spread scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 38.9 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Concord Grape Fruit Spread
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 38.9 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 55.5 = 44.5 → 45
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.4 g |
| Sugars | 38.9 g |
| Added sugars | 33.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (18 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CONCORD GRAPE PUREE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, ORGANIC CONCORD GRAPE PUREE CONCENTRATE)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- APPLE PECTIN
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
- CITRIC ACID
- MADE WITH ORGANIC SUGAR FROM AN ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOURCE CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE IBD (high concern)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CONCORD GRAPE PUREE FROM CONCENTRATE (WATER, ORGANIC CONCORD GRAPE PUREE CONCENTRATE), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR*, APPLE PECTIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), CITRIC ACID, *MADE WITH ORGANIC SUGAR FROM AN ETHICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SOURCE CERTIFIED FAIR TRADE IBD
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Crofters Organic
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org