Sweet Orange Marmalade
by B G
This marmalade is essentially liquid sugar with orange flavoring, containing high fructose corn syrup as the primary ingredient. The triple sugar combination (HFCS, corn syrup, and sugar) creates a metabolically harmful product that will spike blood sugar and contribute to inflammation.
- High Fructose Corn Syrup – dangerous · Industrial sweetener linked to fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, and increased inflammation compared to regular sugar.
- Corn Syrup – controversial · Refined glucose syrup that spikes blood sugar rapidly and provides empty calories with no nutritional value.
- Orange Peel – beneficial · Natural source of flavonoids, vitamin C, and fiber, though minimal amount present in this product.
- Sugar – controversial · Refined sucrose that contributes to the excessive sugar load in this triple-sweetener formulation.
- Citric Acid – safe · Natural preservative and flavor enhancer that helps maintain freshness and adds tartness.
- Pectin – beneficial · Natural fiber from fruit that provides gel-like texture and may have prebiotic benefits.
- Potassium Citrate – safe · Mineral salt that acts as a preservative and pH regulator with no known health concerns.
- Natural Flavor – safe · Unspecified natural flavoring compounds, generally safe but lacks transparency in sourcing.
Contains some orange peel with natural compounds
Pectin provides small amount of fiber
No artificial preservatives
High fructose corn syrup as primary ingredient
Triple sugar formulation
Minimal actual fruit content
Ultra-processed sweetener dominance
High metabolic impact
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Sweet Orange Marmalade 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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