Strawberry Preserves
by B G
This conventional strawberry preserve is essentially strawberries mixed with three forms of sugar, creating a product that's 60-70% sugar by weight. The high fructose corn syrup and added sugars make this a blood sugar spike in a jar with minimal nutritional value.
- Strawberries – beneficial · Real fruit providing vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. Unfortunately likely comprises only 30-40% of the total product.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Industrial sweetener linked to metabolic dysfunction, fatty liver disease, and increased inflammation compared to regular sugar.
- Corn Syrup – controversial · Pure glucose syrup that causes rapid blood sugar spikes and provides empty calories with no nutritional value.
- Sugar – controversial · Refined sucrose adding to the already excessive sugar load, contributing to metabolic stress and inflammation.
- Citric Acid – safe · Natural preservative that extends shelf life and enhances tartness. Generally recognized as safe.
- Pectin – beneficial · Natural fiber from fruit that provides gel-like consistency and may support digestive health.
- Potassium Citrate – safe · pH buffer and mild preservative that's generally safe and may provide small amounts of potassium.
Contains real strawberries with antioxidants
Simple, recognizable ingredient list
Natural pectin provides some fiber
Triple sugar formulation (HFCS + corn syrup + sugar)
High fructose corn syrup linked to metabolic disease
60-70% sugar content by weight
Causes major blood sugar spikes
Promotes inflammation and insulin resistance
Minimal nutritional value beyond empty calories
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Strawberry Preserves was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
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