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Great Value Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-08-22 · Great Value

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Great Value seedless blackberry sugar free jam, seedless blackberry received a Food Integrity Score of 55 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. This jam seems more engineered than homemade, with artificial colors and sweeteners leading the list. Though common in sugar-free jams, sucralose and preservatives like sodium benzoate keep it from feeling fresh or simple. Occasional use is fine, but regular consumption might not align with simpler dietary goals. Main considerations include artificial colors, sweeteners, and vague flavors. Simpler options: Choose jams made with whole fruits; look for products with less artificial coloring.

Food Integrity Score 55/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • High additive load
  • Transparency: Very low

What to watch?

  • Artificial colors
  • Sweeteners
  • Vague flavors

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose jams made with whole fruits
  • Look for products with less artificial coloring

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Source data, GTIN, and Food Quality Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Great Value Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry
Category
Produce (source: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads)
GTIN / UPC
00078742344591
Serving size
17 g (1 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Food Quality Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry

Great Value

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Be cautious with Red 40 as artificial colors can be concerning.

Consider This

Natural flavor and sucralose are typical in ultra-processed foods.

Good Substitutes

Seek jams with whole fruit and no artificial colors or sweeteners.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This jam seems more engineered than homemade, with artificial colors and sweeteners leading the list. Though common in sugar-free jams, sucralose and preservatives like sodium benzoate keep it from feeling fresh or simple. Occasional use is fine, but regular consumption might not align with simpler dietary goals.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Artificial colors
  • Sweeteners
  • Vague flavors

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • NATURAL FLAVOR — Vague flavoring; source-sensitive.
  • POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES) — Preservative; may be avoided by some.
  • SUCRALOSE (SPLENDA BRAND) (A NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENER) — Artificial sweetener; diet-sensitive.
  • RED 40 — Artificial color; some find it controversial.
  • BLUE 1 — Artificial color; some find it controversial.

Highest concern ingredients

  • RED 40 (8/10) — Artificial color; health debate exists
  • BLUE 1 (8/10) — Artificial color; avoid if sensitive
  • POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES) (7/10) — Preservatives; care with use

Better choice tips

  • Choose jams made with whole fruits.
  • Look for products with less artificial coloring.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER**, BLACKBERRIES+, POLYDEXTROSE**, MALTODEXTRIN**, PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR**, LOCUST BEAN GUM**, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), SUCRALOSE (SPLENDA BRAND) (A NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENER)**, CALCIUM CHLORIDE**, RED 40**, BLUE 1**.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. RED 40Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Some are concerned about artificial colors like this.

    Additional note

    Artificial color; health debate exists

    Family watchlist

    Artificial color; some find it controversial.

  2. BLUE 1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial colors are often avoided by some.

    Additional note

    Artificial color; avoid if sensitive

    Family watchlist

    Artificial color; some find it controversial.

  3. POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES)Concern 7/10 — Higher concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used to extend shelf life; controversial for some.

    Additional note

    Preservatives; care with use

    Family watchlist

    Preservative; may be avoided by some.

  4. NATURAL FLAVORConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Vague ingredient

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Ambiguous; often implies chemical synthesis.

    Additional note

    Vague flavoring, moderate concern

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavoring; source-sensitive.

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  1. SUCRALOSE (SPLENDA BRAND) (A NONNUTRITIVE SWEETENER)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial sweetener, alters sweetness perception.

    Additional note

    Artificial sweetener; non-caloric

    Family watchlist

    Artificial sweetener; diet-sensitive.

  2. MALTODEXTRINConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Highly refined and common in processed foods.

    Additional note

    High glycemic, processed ingredient

  3. POLYDEXTROSEConcern 4/10 — Mild concernFiber additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Fiber additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Processed fibers can be hard to classify.

    Additional note

    Fiber additive; mild concern

  4. CALCIUM CHLORIDEConcern 3/10 — Mild concernFirming agentAdditive

    What this is

    Firming agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Used for texture modification in foods.

    Additional note

    Firming agent; mild concern

  5. LOCUST BEAN GUMConcern 2/10 — Very low concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Natural, used to modify texture.

    Additional note

    Natural thickener from seeds

  6. PECTINConcern 1/10 — Very low concernNatural thickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Natural thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Used commonly as a gelling agent in jams.

    Additional note

    Natural thickener, minimal concern

  7. CITRIC ACIDConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Common preservative and flavoring in food.

    Additional note

    Slight acidifier; low concern

  8. WATERConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Common food base with no major concern.

    Additional note

    Basic ingredient, no concern

  9. BLACKBERRIESConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole fruit

    What this is

    Whole fruit

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Whole fruits are simple, recognizable foods.

    Additional note

    Main fruit ingredient, low concern

This analysis estimates ingredient integrity based on the submitted ingredient list and does not assess health safety. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    See more for this goal

  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Whole-Food Focused Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • Paleo-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "bean". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Great Value Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Great Value Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Great Value Seedless Blackberry Sugar Free Jam, Seedless Blackberry: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sucralose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Low calorie; No added sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Artificial colors; Contains preservatives; Artificial sweetener.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same produce differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Food Quality Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Food Quality Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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