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Kissan Pineapple Jam

Kissan Pineapple Jam jar, front view

Red flags

  • Red flag: High added sugar (63.7g per 100g)
  • Red flag: Contains Sodium Benzoate

Green flags

  • Green flag: Low sodium

Ingredients, decoded

6 listed
ConcernWorth watchingIn label order. Tap a highlighted one to learn more.

High sugarNutrition per 100 g
ENutritionBIngredients4Risk
Energy277 kcal
Protein0.2 g
Carbohydrates69.3 g
Total sugars67.9 g
Added sugars63.7 g
Dietary fibre0.5 g
Total fat0.1 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium22 mg
Highlighted values exceed FSSAI and UK FSA front of pack thresholds.

Our take

CleanPlate review

Pineapple jam that is mostly sugar

Kissan Pineapple Jam lists sugar first, then pineapple pulp (46%), thickener (INS 440), acidity regulator (INS 330), two preservatives (INS 211 and 223) and a nature-identical flavouring. The pack is 500 g and the panel is printed per 100 g, with a 20 g serve.

CleanPlate scores it EB4. The E for nutrition is low: almost no credited protein, fibre or micronutrients per 100 g. The B for ingredients reflects mostly refined or industrial ingredients (led by sugar and pineapple pulp), with additives that cost points: sodium metabisulphite. The 4 for risk comes mainly from free sugar (63.7 g per 100 g).

Claims vs reality

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

  • On the pack

    “With 100% Kerala* Pineapple”

    Be careful

    The footnote says all the pineapples used are sourced from Kerala; the claim is about origin, and pineapple pulp is 46% of the jam.

  • On the pack

    “Per Serve (15 g) kcal 42”

    Be careful

    The front shows a 15 g serve at 42 kcal, the back panel uses a 20 g serve at 55 kcal; per 100 g it is 277 kcal.

How EB4 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
0.2 g
Fibre
0.5 g
Vitamins and minerals
None declared
Energy
277 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
B

Good, few concerning additives

Base
Sugar
Sweeteners
Sugar
Additives
4
Flagged
Sodium Benzoate

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
63.7 g
Sodium
22 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.

A closer look

Does the label add up?

Sugar, pineapple pulp (46%), thickener 440, acidity regulator 330, preservatives 211 and 223 and a nature-identical flavouring; the pack says it may contain sulphite.

Per 100 g: 277 kcal, 0.1 g fat of which 0 g saturated, 67.9 g sugar of which 63.7 g added, 0.5 g fibre, 0.2 g protein, 22 mg sodium. The front serve (15 g, 42 kcal) and the back serve (20 g, 55 kcal) differ, so the per 100 g column was used. Protein, carbohydrate and fat add to 69.6 g per 100 g, which fits a high-sugar spread.

Ingredients to watch

  • Free sugarConcern

    63.7 g per 100 g, nearly three times the 22.5 g high line; about 12.7 g in a 20 g spoon.

  • PreservativesWorth watching

    Sodium metabisulphite (INS 223) costs 3 additive points; sodium benzoate (INS 211) costs none.

  • PineappleFine

    Pineapple pulp is 46% and is the second ingredient.

Common misconceptions

Myth: "100% pineapple" means a fruit spread

Sugar is the first ingredient and added sugar is 63.7 g per 100 g.

Myth: "Jam counts as a fruit serving"

A 20 g spoon holds about 9 g of pineapple pulp and 12.7 g of added sugar.

How often, and how

  • Healthy adultsOccasionally
  • ChildrenRarely
  • Diabetes or prediabetesLimit

Smarter ways to eat it

Spread it thin

A level teaspoon (about 7 g) carries about 4.5 g of added sugar.

Use fresh fruit first

Mashed fresh pineapple on toast gives the flavour without added sugar.

Common questions

Is Kissan Pineapple Jam healthy?

Kissan Pineapple Jam scores EB4 (Poor) on CleanPlate, which makes it best kept as a rare treat rather than a regular buy. The main concerns are: High added sugar (63.7g per 100g); Contains Sodium Benzoate. On the plus side: Low sodium.

What does the EB4 score mean?

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

Which ingredients in Kissan Pineapple Jam should I watch?

Preservative - (E211, E223) (Sodium Benzoate).

Last reviewed October 13, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label.

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