ChabaaJams & Fruit Spreads#9 of 13 in categoryRating 2/5

Chabaa Mixed Fruit Jam

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (46.7g per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Potassium Sorbate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

11 listed
  • Pineapple (27%)
  • Strawberry (13%)
  • Mango (5%)
  • White Sugar
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Water
  • Gelling Agent (Pectin)
  • Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid- E330)
  • Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, E202)
  • Color (E124)
  • Artificial Flavors
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High sugarNutrition per 100 g
ENutritionCIngredients4Risk
Energy266.7 kcal
Protein0 g
Carbohydrates66.7 g
Total sugars60 g
Added sugars46.7 g
Total fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium0 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Mixed fruit jam with a synthetic red colour

Chabaa Mixed Fruit Jam is a jam of pineapple (27%), strawberry (13%) and mango (5%) with white sugar, glucose syrup, water, pectin, citric acid, potassium sorbate, a red colour (E124) and artificial flavours. The jar is 240 g, with 15 g per spoon, and the panel is printed per 15 g.

CleanPlate scores it [R]EC4. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g. The C for ingredients reflects a mix of whole and refined ingredients (led by pineapple, strawberry and mango), with additives that cost points: flavouring and Ponceau 4R. A red flag (Southampton Six x1) cuts the score by 20%. The 4 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (60 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

What the pack says, checked against the ingredient list and nutrition panel.

  • On the pack

    “Contains permitted artificial colour and added flavours”

    Holds

    The list names a colour (E124) and artificial flavours, as printed.

How EC4 breaks down

Each grade is scored on its own. Here are the label numbers behind each one, per 100 g.

How we score →
01 Nutritional valueA to E
E

Very low nutrient density

Protein
0 g
Fibre
Not declared
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
267 kcal

Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal.

02 Ingredient & label integrityA to E
C

Mixed processing and additives

Base
Pineapple
Sweeteners
White Sugar, Glucose Syrup
Additives
3
Flagged
Potassium Sorbate
Artificial flavour or colour
Yes

Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.

03 Risk nutrients1 to 5
4

High risk

Added sugar
46.7 g
Sodium
0 mg
Saturated fat
0 g
Trans fat
0 g

Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.

[R] Contains an ingredient on our red-flag list (such as a partially hydrogenated oil or a flagged synthetic dye), which cuts the ingredient grade.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Pineapple (27%), strawberry (13%), mango (5%), white sugar, glucose syrup, water, pectin, citric acid (E330), potassium sorbate (E202), colour (E124) and artificial flavours.

Per 100 g: 267 kcal, 0 g fat of which 0 g saturated, 60 g sugar of which 46.7 g added, 0 g protein, 0 mg sodium. The panel is printed per 15 g and converted to per 100 g (40 kcal per 15 g is 267 kcal). Sodium prints 0 mg and added sugar 7 g per 15 g. The earlier label for this jar read strawberry first; the photo shows pineapple first. Net 240 g.

Ingredients to watch

  • Ponceau 4R (E124)Concern

    A synthetic red colour from the Southampton Six group, which the EU flags with a warning for children.

  • Free sugarConcern

    60 g per 100 g, about 9 g in a 15 g spoon.

  • Artificial flavoursWorth watching

    Added as a class, and not natural-only.

  • Fruit shareFine

    Pineapple, strawberry and mango are declared and add up to 45%.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "Mixed fruit jam is mostly fruit"

Fruit is 45%; white sugar and glucose syrup make up much of the rest.

Myth: "A permitted colour is harmless"

Ponceau 4R is permitted in India but is in the Southampton Six, which the EU flags.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Spread it thinly

One 15 g spoon holds about 9 g of sugar.

Use fresh fruit on toast

Mashed banana or berries give sweetness without a colour.

Common questions

Is Chabaa Mixed Fruit Jam healthy?

Chabaa Mixed Fruit Jam scores EC4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (46.7g per 100g); Contains Potassium Sorbate. On the plus side: Low sodium.

What does the EC4 score mean?

The first letter (E) grades nutritional value: very low nutrient density. The second letter (C) grades ingredient and label integrity: mixed processing and additives. The number (4) grades risk nutrients (sugar, sodium, saturated fat): high risk.

Which ingredients in Chabaa Mixed Fruit Jam should I watch?

Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, E202) (Potassium Sorbate).

Last reviewed October 19, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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