Wholesome Pantry Organic Strawberry Preserves — TREAT
Munch or Dump rates Wholesome Pantry Organic Strawberry Preserves by Wholesome Pantry TREAT — score 43/90.
Real strawberries and a short, clean ingredient list, but it's roughly two-thirds sugar by weight. A genuinely simple preserve that's still basically fruit-flavored sugar.
Why this verdict
- Roughly 65% sugar by weight, about 3 tsp per serving
- Organic sugar is a co-dominant ingredient alongside the fruit
- Short, recognizable ingredient list with no artificial additives
- Made with real organic strawberries, not just concentrate
Ingredients (5)
- Organic Strawberries (safe) — Whole frozen fruit; fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants intact.
- Organic Sugar (moderate) — Small amount to balance acidity — a minor concession, not a sweetened product.
- Pectin (safe) — Fruit-derived gelling agent.
- citric acid (safe) — Acidity and tartness adjuster.
- ascorbic acid (moderate) — A common refined oil that adds to calorie content.