Blackcurrant Preserve — TREAT

Munch or Dump rates Blackcurrant Preserve by Sainsbury's taste the difference TREAT — score 43/90.

Sugar is the #1 ingredient, ahead of the blackcurrants, but it's a short, simple list with no artificial colors or flavors. It's basically sweetened fruit on toast: an indulgence, not a health food.

Why this verdict

• Sugar is the first ingredient, ahead of the blackcurrants
• Roughly half the jar by weight is added sugar
• A short, simple list with no artificial colors or flavors
• Pectin and citrate are harmless setting and acidity agents
• Indulgent but honest, treat it like a dessert

Ingredients (5)

• Sugar (moderate) — Added for sweetness, can contribute to calorie content.
• Blackcurrants (safe) — Real fruit, a genuine source of vitamin C and antioxidants, but cooked with sugar so much of the nutrition is diluted.
• Sodium citrate (acidity regulator) (safe) — Common buffering salt, low concern in these amounts.
• Citric acid (acidity regulator) (safe) — Common, harmless acidity regulator used to control pH and texture.
• Pectin (Gelling Agent) (safe) — Fruit-derived natural gelling fiber; harmless and traditional for curds and jams.