Strawberry Flavored Fruit Spread

About this product

This product scores 36% on wellbeing, which is below the neutral midpoint of 50% and indicates a generally less favorable nutritional profile for a food item. Its safety score is 71%, meaning it is rated as moderately safe, with no evidence of ingredients posing high-severity risks at typical consumption levels.

Strawberry puree provides the real fruit component, offering recognisable flavor and some natural substance to the spread. Pectin works as a gelling agent to support the desired thick, spreadable texture, while citric acid helps balance acidity and can aid the set of the gel. A small amount of water acts as the base for combining these ingredients.

Three ingredients warrant particular attention. E124 is a synthetic azo dye with a medium-concern for hypersensitivity reactions, which may affect sensitive individuals. E150d, the caramel coloring, carries low-level concerns about the impurity 4-MEI, as well as high-dose effects observed in animal studies. White sugar is the most significant wellness consideration, as the amount of added sugar contributes to the product’s Nutri-Grade D rating.

Overall, this is a moderately safe fruit spread, but its below-neutral wellbeing score reflects a product built around sugar and artificial color rather than a nutritionally substantial food choice.

How we rate

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