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Smucker's Sugar-Free Raspberry Spread and Pure Raspberry Jam

Smucker's is just one of the established and reputable brands in Canada that offers a variety of fruit spreads to meet various dietary requirements and tastes.

It is made up of fresh raspberries and sweetened glucose and sugar providing the Pure Raspberry Jam has a classic deep fruity flavor. Moreover, it is a good choice for consumers who want a healthier option, the jam is a part of Smucker's "Pure" line and has no artificial color or preservatives.

Where as for customers who would rather cut down on the amount of sugar they consume, the No Sugar Added Raspberry Spread can act as an alternative. Furthermore, this product employs sucralose as a sugar substitute and is sweetened with fruit juice concentrates rather than regular sugar while also contains fewer calories per serving, which then makes it a perfect option for customers whose sugar intake needs are lower for health or diet reasons.

Our team compares these two products to analyze the variations in ingredient composition, nutritional content, as well as the roles of different sweeteners and preservatives utilized in both spreads.

Pictures of the Products

Smucker's Pure Raspberry Jam and Smucker's No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam


1. Ingredient lists

Smucker's Pure Raspberry Jam Smucker's No Sugar added Raspberry Jam
Smucker's Pure Raspberry Jam Ingredients
Smucker's No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam Ingredients
Smucker's Pure Raspberry Jam Nutrition Facts
Smucker's No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam Nutrition Facts
Sugars (glucose‑fructose) Concentrated grape juice
Raspberries Raspberries
Pectin Pectin
Citric acid Citric acid
Mono‑ and diglycerides Mono‑ and diglycerides
Potassium sorbate Potassium sorbate
Sodium citrate Sodium citrate
Calcium chloride Calcium chloride
Sucralose
Allura Red
Brilliant Blue FCF
Guar gum
Water

2. Substitutes and additives used

Smucker's Raspberry Jam (pure)

Fat Substitutes: none

Sugar Substitutes: none

Additives: Pectin, Mono and Diglycerides

Smucker's Raspberry Jam (no sugar added)

Fat Substitutes: none

Sugar Substitutes: Sucralose

Additives: Guar Gum, Pectin, Sodium Citrate, Calcium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, Mono and Diglycerides, Red Allura, Brilliant Blue FCF

3. Role of substitutes and additives

There are no fat substitutes present in either jams. In the ‘Smucker's Pure’ as well as the ‘Smucker's No Sugar Added’, additive Pectin serves as a gelling agent and additive Mono and Diglycerides function as emulsifiers.

The functional properties that make the ‘Smucker's No Sugar Added’ jam differ from the ‘Smucker's Pure’, is the sugar substitutes and additional additives present. The sugar substitute is Sucralose which is a non-caloric sweetener. The additional additives include: Guar Gum (specifically used as a thickening and stabilizing agent), Sodium Citrate (gelling and pH adjusting agent), Calcium Chloride (firming agent), Potassium Sorbate (preservative), Red Allura (coloring agent), Brilliant Blue FCF (coloring agent).

4. Compare and Contrast

Smucker’s pure raspberry jam and its no-sugar-added version contain similar ingredients, such as raspberries, pectin (a gelling agent that gives the jam its thickness), citric acid (which adds a tart flavour due to its lower pH level), and mono- and diglycerides (emulsifiers that help blend water and oil).   

The pure raspberry jam includes added sugars (glucose-fructose), which contribute to a higher calorie count and sugar content. This is the main difference from the no-sugar-added version.   

In contrast, the no-sugar-added Smucker’s jam contains several additional ingredients. These include concentrated grape juice, a natural sweetener that replaces the added sugar, water, and guar gum (derived from the guar plant, which helps thicken and bind the jam). It also contains potassium sorbate, a chemical preservative that extends shelf life by inhibiting the growth of mould, yeast, and fungi. Other ingredients include sodium citrate and calcium chloride (which act as firming agents to maintain texture), sucralose (a non-caloric sweetener that does not raise blood glucose levels and is significantly sweeter than sucrose), and Allura Red and Brilliant Blue FCF (colouring agents that help preserve the jam’s visual appeal during processing).

Labels

Labels: Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam & Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam

  • Common Names
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
  • Languages
    • Both products contain the common name in English and French
    • Both products contain it’s description in English and French
    • Both products contain the Nutrition Facts and Ingredients in both English and French
  • Best before date
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • 2026/Nov/07
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
      • 2027/Jan/26
    • The Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam has a longer shelf life then the Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam by nearly 3 months
    • The best before date is located on the back of both products under their ingredient lists
  • Storage Instructions
    • Both products need to be refrigerated after opening
  • Nutrition Facts (Per 1 tbsp (15 mL)
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
      • Calories = 50 per serving
      • Fat = 0g or 0% DV
      • Carbohydrates = 13g or 14% DV
        • Fibre = 1g or 4% DV
        • Sugars = 10g or 10% DV
      • Protein = 0.1g
      • Cholesterol = 0 mg
      • Sodium = 0 mg or 0% DV
      • Potassium = 20 mg or 1% DV
      • Calcium = 0 mg
      • Iron = 0.1 mg or 1% DV
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • Calories = 25 per serving
      • Fat = 0g or 0% DV
      • Carbohydrates = 5g or 8% DV
        • Fibre = 1g or 4% DV
        • Sugars = 4g or 4% DV
      • Protein = 0.2g
      • Cholesterol = 0 mg
      • Sodium = 5 mg or 1% DV
      • Potassium = 30 mg or 1% DV
      • Calcium = calcium mg 1% DV
      • Iron = 0.1 mg or 1% DV
    • The largest differences between the two products is the calories per serving and amount of carbohydrates
    • Other smaller differences can be seen in the protein, sodium, potassium and calcium
  • Net Quantity and Serving Size
    • Smucker's Pure Raspberry Jam
      • Total quantity in package is 250 mL
      • Serving size is per 1 tablespoon or 15 mL
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • Total quantity in package is 310 mL
      • Serving size is per 1 tablespoon of 15 mL
  • Country of Origin
    • Both products are products from the USA
  • Availability
    • Both products are available in Canada and were pictured in a grocery store
  • Irradiation
    • Both products are not irradiated shown by it not being on the label
  • Sweeteners
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
      • Is sweetened with added sugar which is a sweeting agent
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • Is sweetened with Sucralose
        • With exactly 7 mg of sucralose per 15 mL serving
  • Ingredients
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
      • Sugars (glucose-fructose), Raspberries, Pectin, Citric acid, Mono and Diglycerides
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • Raspberries, Concentrated grape juice, Water, Pectin, Citric acid, Guar gum, Mono and diglycerides, Potassium sorbate, Sodium citrate, Calcium chloride, Sucralose, Allura red, Brilliant blue FCF. 7 mg of sucralose per 15 mL serving.
    • The Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam contains significantly more ingredients
  • Company Origin
    • The company is based in Orrville, Ohio
  • Allergens
    • Both products do not contain a list of allergens
    • Will not cause allergies
  • Food Additives
    • Smucker’s Pure Raspberry Jam
      • Pectin
      • Citric acid
      • Glucose-fructose
      • Sugar
      • Mono and diglycerides
    • Smucker’s No Sugar Added Raspberry Jam
      • Pectin
      • Citric Acid
      • Guar gum
      • Mono- and diglycerides
      • Potassium sorbate
      • Sodium citrate
      • Calcium chloride
      • Sucralose
      • Allura Red
      • Brilliant Blue FCF
  • Regulatory Requirements
    • Both products are compliant with regulatory requirements learned within lesson 04 due to:
      • Listing ingredients by weight
      • Common names are used for additives
      • Synthetic colours are declared
      • Sucralose amount is declared
      • Only permitted additives are used

References



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