Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam
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Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam is a jam with strawberry as its first ingredient, sweetened with sugar and glucose syrup. It scores EB4: nutrition is lowest because it offers no protein, ingredients hold up better, though two dyes and artificial flavour cost points, and risk is high because of the sugar. Best as a thin spread, now and then.
Ingredients, decoded
9 listed- Strawberry (45%)
- White Sugar
- Glucose Syrup
- Water
- Gelling Agent (Pectin)
- Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid- E330)
- Preservative
- Colors (E127, E110)
- Artificial Flavor
12 teaspoons of sugar in every 100 g · 60 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 266.7 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Total sugars | 60 g |
| Added sugars | 46.7 g |
| Total fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
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What to know about Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam
45% strawberry, 60 g sugar and two added dyes
A 430 g jar of strawberry jam made in Thailand and sold in India by Bajoria Foods. The list starts with strawberry (45%), then white sugar, glucose syrup and water, with pectin to set it, citric acid, potassium sorbate as a preservative, two colours (E127 and E110) and artificial flavour. It is bought as an everyday spread for bread and breakfast.
Per 100 g it has 267 kcal, 60 g total sugar and 0 g protein, fat and sodium. The pack prints its panel per 15 g spoon: 40 kcal, 9 g total sugar and 7 g added sugar, with 28 spoons in the jar. The calories are all from carbohydrate, and almost all of that is sugar.
The pack says fresh, juicy and naturally delicious, and the fruit is real at 45%. The same list also carries two dyes and an artificial strawberry flavour, which the back of the pack openly states. CleanPlate scores it EB4.
Why Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam scores EB4
Nutrition is an E with no protein and no declared fibre. Ingredients are a B because strawberry leads at 45%, held back by two dyes and artificial flavour. Risk is a 4 on 60 g sugar per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 0 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 267 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
The panel shows 0 g protein, 0 g fat and no declared fibre, vitamins or minerals. The only contribution is a small amount of protein from the strawberry, so the grade stays at the bottom.
The 267 kcal per 100 g, or 40 kcal per 15 g spoon, come almost entirely from sugar.
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. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Good, few concerning additives
- Base
- Strawberry
- Sweeteners
- White Sugar, Glucose Syrup
- Additives
- 4
- Flagged
- Sunset Yellow FCF
- Artificial flavour or colour
- Yes
02 Ingredient integrity: why B
Strawberry leads the list at 45%, ahead of white sugar, glucose syrup and water. That order is the main reason the grade holds up. Nothing on the label is a hollow promise, and the pack states its colours, flavour and preservative.
Points are lost for the additives: artificial flavour, Sunset Yellow FCF (110) and Erythrosine (127) each cost ingredient points, and pectin costs a little. Citric acid and potassium sorbate do not cost points.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
High risk
- Added sugar
- 46.7 g
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Saturated fat
- 0 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 4
Sugar drives the risk number. The jam has 60 g per 100 g, and the glucose syrup is counted in full, which is more than the 46.67 g the panel prints as added sugar. One spoon has 9 g.
Saturated fat, trans fat and sodium are all 0, so they play no part. Energy adds nothing extra: it is the sugar that sets the 4.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
Red flags
- −Red flag: Contains Sunset Yellow FCF
- −Red flag: High added sugar (46.7g per 100g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: Low sodium
Does Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam live up to its claims?
The strawberry and the colour and flavour disclosure hold up. The fresh and natural wording is framed, since strawberry is 45% and the jar also has two dyes and artificial flavour.
- On the packHolds
“Strawberry Jam”
Strawberry is the first ingredient at 45%. An artificial strawberry flavour is added as well, and the pack says so.
- On the packBe careful
“Naturally Delicious Fruit Jam”
The fruit is real, but the list also has artificial flavour and two added colours, E127 and E110.
- On the packBe careful
“Prepared using only fresh fruits”
Strawberry is 45%. The rest is mostly white sugar and glucose syrup, and the list does not say the fruit is fresh.
- On the packHolds
“Contains permitted artificial colors and flavor”
This matches the list: E127 and E110 as colours, plus artificial flavour. The pack also declares a Class II preservative, potassium sorbate.
- Retail listingBe careful
“Made from Fresh Fruits”
The retailer page shows made from fresh fruits, the pack shows 45% strawberry with sugar, glucose syrup and added colour and flavour.
What's in Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
Strawberry, white sugar and glucose syrup lead the list. The sugar and the two dyes, E127 and E110, are what to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Strawberry (45%) comes first, then white sugar and glucose syrup, so sugars together make up most of the rest of the jar. Water and pectin give the spread, and citric acid balances the sweetness and helps the set.
Potassium sorbate is the preservative. E127 and E110 are added colours, and artificial strawberry flavour sits at the end of the list.
Ingredients to watch
- Colours E127 and E110Concern
Erythrosine and Sunset Yellow FCF are both listed. Each costs ingredient points, and they are why children's rows are stricter.
- SugarConcern
60 g per 100 g, 9 g in one 15 g spoon. The glucose syrup is counted in full, and it sets the risk grade.
- Artificial flavourWorth watching
Listed as artificial strawberry flavour, on top of the real fruit. It costs ingredient points.
- Glucose syrupWorth watching
A second sweetener after white sugar. It adds to the free sugar even where the panel's added sugar line is lower.
- StrawberryFine
45% of the recipe and the first ingredient on the list.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
An occasional spread for most adults, and rarely for children or anyone managing blood sugar, with 9 g sugar in each spoon.
- Most adultsOccasionally
60 g sugar per 100 g, with 9 g in each spoon.
- ChildrenRarely
Two added dyes and 60 g sugar per 100 g.
- Diabetes or prediabetesRarely
7 g added sugar and 9 g total sugar in one spoon, with no fibre declared.
- Weight managementOccasionally
40 kcal per spoon, all from carbohydrate, and spoons add up.
Recipes with Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam
Keep the spoon level: a thin layer on toast or a swirl in plain yoghurt keeps it to 40 kcal and 9 g sugar.
Thin jam toast
Spread one level 15 g spoon on toast for 40 kcal and 9 g sugar.
Strawberry yoghurt swirl
Stir one spoon into plain yoghurt, so the sweetness comes from 7 g of added sugar rather than a flavoured pot.
Jam roti roll
Spread a spoon on a warm roti and roll it. The jam has no fat or sodium, so what it adds is sugar.
Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam is a jam with strawberry as its first ingredient, sweetened with sugar and glucose syrup. It scores EB4: nutrition is lowest because it offers no protein, ingredients hold up better, though two dyes and artificial flavour cost points, and risk is high because of the sugar. Best as a thin spread, now and then. Nutrition E, ingredients B, load risk 4; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
Per 100 g, Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam has 267 kcal, 0 g protein, 66.7 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat and 0 g saturated fat. One serve (1 spoon, 15 g) has 40 kcal and 0 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
9 ingredients, in label order: Strawberry (45%), White Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Water, Gelling Agent (Pectin), Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid- E330), Preservative (Potassium Sorbate, E202), Colors (E127, E110), Artificial Flavor. Flagged: Sunset Yellow FCF (moderate concern).
Does Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam live up to its claims?
5 claims checked: 2 hold, 3 need care. "Naturally Delicious Fruit Jam" needs care: The fruit is real, but the list also has artificial flavour and two added colours, E127 and E110. "Prepared using only fresh fruits" needs care: Strawberry is 45%. The rest is mostly white sugar and glucose syrup, and the list does not say the fruit is fresh.
Who should limit Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam?
Most adults: occasionally. 60 g sugar per 100 g, with 9 g in each spoon. Children: rarely. Two added dyes and 60 g sugar per 100 g. Diabetes or prediabetes: rarely. 7 g added sugar and 9 g total sugar in one spoon, with no fibre declared.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam have?
Per 100 g, Chabaa Strawberry Fruit Jam has 46.7 g added sugar, 0 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 0 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 10 g added sugar, 600 mg sodium and 5 g saturated fat per 100 g. It is high in sugar.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EB4 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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