Lingonberry Fruit Spread

by Scandinavian Delights

Health Grade: B – Good

Category: Spreads

This Lingonberry Fruit Spread is a wholesome choice with mostly natural ingredients and a good score for cancer and gut health. It uses real lingonberries and natural gelling agents without added preservatives or artificial colors, keeping it clean. The added sugar bumps the metabolic rating to moderate, so watch your portions if you track blood sugar.

• LINGONBERRY – controversial · Whole fruit rich in antioxidants and fiber, supporting gut and metabolic health.
• SUGAR – controversial · Common sweetener that spikes blood sugar and can promote inflammation if overused.
• WATER – beneficial · Neutral ingredient providing hydration and dissolving capability.
• PECTIN – controversial · Natural plant fiber that thickens the spread and supports gut health gently.
• LOCUST BEAN GUM – controversial · Natural thickener without known toxic effects, commonly used in jams.

Contains real lingonberries with antioxidants and natural fiber

Uses natural thickeners like pectin and locust bean gum

No artificial colors, preservatives, or emulsifiers added

Gut-friendly with prebiotic fiber content

Includes sugar, which can raise blood sugar and inflammation if eaten excessively

Vegetable and fruit juice color may add minimal risk though not identified here explicitly