Strawberry jams
Good Good Strawberry Jam
12 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 67
Good Good Strawberry Jam scores 67 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: non-nutritive sweetener, sugar alcohol (polyol) and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Strawberry Jam
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
100 − 33.5 = 66.5 → 67
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 25 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 tbsp (20 g)
Ingredients
- STRAWBERRIES (58%)
- WATER
- ERYTHRITOL (moderate concern)
- FRUIT PECTIN
- ROWANBERRY EXTRACT (not recognized)
- STEVIA EXTRACT
- LEMON POWDER
- CITRIC ACID
- CARROT CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR)
- BLACKCURRANT CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR)
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
Label text, as published
STRAWBERRIES (58%), WATER, ERYTHRITOL, FRUIT PECTIN, ROWANBERRY EXTRACT, STEVIA EXTRACT, LEMON POWDER, CITRIC ACID, CARROT CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR), BLACKCURRANT CONCENTRATE (FOR COLOR), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Glass, Metal
Context only: no points in v1.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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“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
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu