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Smucker's Blackberry Jam: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Smucker's

Quick answer

High integrity

Smucker's blackberry jam received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable list anchored by blackberries, with pectin and citric acid doing normal set-and-tang jobs. The two corn syrups are the main concern, adding refined sweetness and little else, so this reads as a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include two refined corn syrups supply much of the sweetness and pectin and citric acid are functional additives. Simpler options: Look for jams sweetened with fruit juice or a small amount of cane sugar; choose fruit spreads listing only fruit, sugar, and pectin.

Food Integrity Score 84/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Lightly processed
  • Low additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Two refined corn syrups supply much of the sweetness
  • Pectin and citric acid are functional additives

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for jams sweetened with fruit juice or a small amount of cane sugar
  • Choose fruit spreads listing only fruit, sugar, and pectin

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Smucker's Blackberry Jam
Category
Produce (source: Jam, Jelly & Fruit Spreads)
GTIN / UPC
00051500006764
Serving size
20 g (1 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

Food Integrity results

Blackberry Jam

Smucker's

High integrity

Warning Signs

High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup make this jam more refined and sweetened than blackberries alone suggest.

Consider This

Corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup are typical of factory-formulated sweet spreads, though the list is short.

Good Substitutes

Try a jam made with just blackberries and a small amount of honey or sugar, or mash fresh berries with lemon juice.

Overall Assessment

High integrity

This is a short, recognizable list anchored by blackberries, with pectin and citric acid doing normal set-and-tang jobs. The two corn syrups are the main concern, adding refined sweetness and little else, so this reads as a sweet treat to enjoy occasionally rather than a daily staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Two refined corn syrups supply much of the sweetness
  • Pectin and citric acid are functional additives

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener
  • Corn Syrup — Refined sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • High Fructose Corn Syrup (6/10) — Refined sweetener added as a major sugar source.
  • Corn Syrup (5/10) — Refined glucose syrup adding sweetness and bulk.

Better choice tips

  • Look for jams sweetened with fruit juice or a small amount of cane sugar
  • Choose fruit spreads listing only fruit, sugar, and pectin

Ingredients

Ingredient list

BLACKBERRIES, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CORN SYRUP, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID.

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

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

  1. High Fructose Corn SyrupConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener that adds sweetness without fruit substance.

    Additional note

    Refined corn-derived sweetener added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users prefer to limit.

  2. Corn SyrupConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined syrup adding sweetness and bulk to the formula.

    Additional note

    Refined glucose syrup used for sweetness and texture.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener many users prefer to limit.

  3. Fruit PectinConcern 2/10 — Very low concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Extracted fruit fiber used to gel the jam.

    Additional note

    Fruit-derived gelling agent used for set.

  4. Citric AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive

    What this is

    Acidulant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Common acid used for tang and to help preserve.

    Additional note

    Common acidulant for tartness and preservation.

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  1. BlackberriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food

    What this is

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable fruit forms the base of this product.

    Additional note

    Simple whole fruit base.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient list simplicity and formulation only. It is not a medical safety rating or health recommendation. 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "syrup", "fructose", "high fructose". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "syrup". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn syrup", "syrup". 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 Smucker's Blackberry Jam highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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?

Smucker's Blackberry Jam shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Smucker's Blackberry Jam: 12g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include High fructose corn syrup, Corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Made with blackberries; Short, recognizable ingredient list; No artificial colors listed.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: High fructose corn syrup and corn syrup as main sweeteners; 12g sugar per 1 Tbsp serving; Almost no fiber or protein.

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 Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food 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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