Berry Harvest Premium Fruit Spread — OKAY

Munch or Dump rates Berry Harvest Premium Fruit Spread by Crofter's, Crofters Organic OKAY — score 60/90.

A genuinely honest fruit spread - real organic fruit is the first ingredient, ahead of a single modest dose of organic cane sugar. Five clean ingredients, about a third less sugar than standard jam, and no artificial anything. It is still a sweetened spread, so use it like one, but as jams go this is one of the better-behaved options.

Why this verdict

• Real organic fruit is the first ingredient, listed ahead of the sweetener
• Only one added sweetener (organic cane sugar) and roughly 33% less sugar than standard preserves
• Short, clean five-ingredient list with no artificial additives, colors, or preservatives
• Added ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and apple pectin are benign, whole-food-adjacent ingredients
• Still a sweetened spread - the added cane sugar keeps it out of MUNCH territory

Ingredients (5)

• ORGANIC FRUIT (safe) — Whole food ingredient providing natural flavors and nutrients.
• organic cane sugar (moderate) — Natural sweetener, but contributes added sugar.
• PECTIN SOLUTION (safe) — Common gelling agent from fruit, safe for consumption.
• ascorbic acid (safe) — Vitamin C, used as a preservative and nutrient booster.
• citric acid (safe) — Naturally occurring acid that preserves freshness and enhances flavor.

Healthier alternatives

• Teddie Unsalted Peanut Butter
• Old fashioned peanut butter all natural super chunky