Mountain Fruit Company Always Apricot Fruit Spread
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Mountain Fruit Company Always Apricot Fruit Spread is a sweet fruit preserve for topping and spreading. Its main strength is the use of real apricots as the primary ingredient, while its main tradeoff is the high concentration of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a concentrated flavor accent for plant-based meals.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with toasted sourdough or stir it into a bowl of oatmeal for a touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by sugar, which accounts for the vast majority of the calories. It is naturally free of saturated fat and sodium.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 kcal | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 4g | — |
| Added Sugars | 4g | 8% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formulation begins with apricots and sugar, using fruit pectin and fumaric acid to achieve a thick, shelf-stable consistency. These additives move the product away from a simple fruit mash toward a more processed commercial preserve.
Ingredients
APRICOTS, SUGAR, FRUIT PECTIN & FUMARIC ACID (FOR PH)
