Plum Marmalade
What is Plum Marmalade?
Plum marmalade is a fruit preserve made from plums, typically cooked with sugar and sometimes pectin and lemon juice until it reaches a thick, spreadable consistency. The plums are often chopped or pureed before cooking.
Is Plum Marmalade vegan?
Plum Marmalade is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Plum Marmalade a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Plum Marmalade used for?
Manufacturers add plum marmalade primarily for its flavor, sweetness, and fruit content.
Is Plum Marmalade safe?
Plum marmalade is considered a food product rather than a food additive and is generally recognized as safe.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add plum marmalade primarily for its flavor, sweetness, and fruit content. It is used in various food products, including desserts, baked goods, and savory applications like glazes or as a topping for pizzas, as seen in the examples provided.
Health notes
Plum marmalade is considered a food product rather than a food additive and is generally recognized as safe. The primary health consideration is its sugar content. The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams of added sugars per meal. Neither JECFA nor EFSA evaluates whole food products like marmalade.
Allergen info
Not a major allergen. Plums are not among the nine major food allergens identified by the FDA.
Foods that contain Plum Marmalade
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The Kroger Co.
Five Cheese & Marmalade With Asiago, Provolone, Italian Buffalo Mozzarella, Edam, Cheddar Thin Crust Pizza, Five Cheese & Marmalade
High in sodium — 28% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving
303kcal
12.3Protein
13.1Fat
31.1Carbs
The Kroger Co.
Hot Honey Pepperoni & Feta Thin Crust Pizza, Hot Honey Pepperoni & Feta
High in sodium — 42% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving
310kcal
12.7Protein
13.9Fat
33.5Carbs
The Kroger Co.
French Goat Cheese & Marinated Vegetable With Asiago, Marinated Grilled Peppers, Tomato Sauce With Plum Marmalade, Chargrilled Zucchini, Spinach Thin Crust Pizza, French Goat Cheese & Marinated Vegetable
High in sodium — 27% DV per serving
High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving
250kcal
10.3Protein
10.3Fat
27.2Carbs
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