Nutritionists weigh in on how healthy Meghan Markle's As Ever jam REALLY is
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On Wednesday, Meghan Markle finally launched her much-anticipated As Ever product line, including her infamous raspberry spread.

The jam sold out in a little under an hour, with fans dying to get their hands on the $14 jar in special keepsake packaging.

It was quite the coveted product, as Meghan has been teasing her supposedly outstanding recipe for nearly a year.

In April 2024, she sent out only 50 jars to her famous friends, such as Kris Jenner.

When they arrived on A-listers’ doorsteps last year, the brand was still under the name American Riviera Orchard, which the Duchess of Sussex, 43, has since changed to As Ever.

Per the website, there are only four ingredients in the raspberry spread: raspberries, organic pure cane sugar, organic lemon juice concentrate, and fruit pectin.

But as the buzzy, majorly-hyped product hits the shelves, how does it really measure up nutrition-wise, and is it as ‘homemade’ and healthy as Meghan implies? 

According to Sarah Bond, a food scientist, nutritionist, and recipe developer at Live Eat Learn, Meghan’s jam is as ‘nutritionally clean’ as it comes. 

On Wednesday, Meghan Markle finally launched her much-anticipated As Ever product line, including her infamous raspberry spread

On Wednesday, Meghan Markle finally launched her much-anticipated As Ever product line, including her infamous raspberry spread

The jam sold out in a little under one hour, with fans dying to get their hands on the $14 jar in special keepsake packaging

The jam sold out in a little under one hour, with fans dying to get their hands on the $14 jar in special keepsake packaging

But as the buzzy, majorly-hyped product hits the shelves, how does it really measure up nutrition-wise, and is it as 'homemade' and healthy as The Duchess implies?

But as the buzzy, majorly-hyped product hits the shelves, how does it really measure up nutrition-wise, and is it as ‘homemade’ and healthy as The Duchess implies?

‘The ingredients are pretty minimal. This is a classic homemade jam formula. It avoids preservatives, colorants, or artificial sweeteners,’ Bond told DailyMail.com exclusively. 

‘Many store-bought jams use high fructose corn syrup to boost flavor and shelf life. Meghan’s version uses organic cane sugar, which, while still sugar, is less processed and has a bit of a more complex flavor,’ she explained.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Sammi Haber Brondo, known online as @veggiesandchocolate, agreed.

She said that compared to many other brands out there, Meghan’s definitely had a ‘more wholesome ingredient list.’ 

Brondo told DailyMail.com that the jam was ‘healthy’ and appreciates that she’s able to keep nutrients in the spread. 

‘Other brands often add corn syrup for sweetness or use fruit juice instead of using the whole fruit,’ Brondo explained.

‘By using real raspberries, this spread should retain some of the fiber, vitamin C, and other nutrients that raspberries have,’ she added.

Plus, the ingredients she used will have a great flavor kick, too. 

Bond said it avoids artificial sweeteners

Brondo was a fan of the ingredients that Meghan used

Sarah Bond, a food scientist, nutritionist, and recipe developer at Live Eat Learn (left) and registered dietitian nutritionist Sammi Haber Brondo (right), known online as @veggiesandchocolate, weighed in on the jam 

She said that compared to many other brands out there, Meghan's definitely had a 'more wholesome ingredient list'

She said that compared to many other brands out there, Meghan’s definitely had a ‘more wholesome ingredient list’

The recipe for the raspberry spread is also consistent with other artisanal jams, due to the use of lemon juice concentrate and fruit pectin, Bond shared. 

‘Lemon juice helps with acidity and flavor balance, while pectin gives the jam its gel-like consistency without artificial thickeners,’ the expert explained.

Though, of course, Bond noted that since the jam is a product that is sweetened with sugar, it’s important to keep moderation in mind when eating it.

Too much sugar is never a good thing, as the American Heart Association recommends women have no more than six teaspoons per day.

While Bond is a fan of the spread’s ingredient as is, she shared that there could have been a few more additions that could help to ‘elevate it.’

She suggested adding in chia seeds, which add texture and omega-3, and vanilla bean or ginger for ‘a bit more flavor.’

While Bond is a fan of the spread's ingredient as is, she shared that there could have been a few more additions that could help to 'elevate it'

While Bond is a fan of the spread’s ingredient as is, she shared that there could have been a few more additions that could help to ‘elevate it’

Meghan’s As Ever launch comes just one month after her eight-episode home entertainment show on Netflix premiered, where she saw a rolodex of famous friends like comedian Mindy Kaling and actress Abigail Spencer come in and out of her set kitchen.

The show has already been renewed for a second season.

Meghan made the announcement via Instagram just a few days after the show premiered, as she shared a video of some different snippets from various episodes.

‘If you’re loving Season 1, just wait until you see the fun we cooked up on Season 2!’ the mom-of-two wrote in the caption.

‘Thanks for joining the party, and an endless thanks to the amazing team and crew who helped bring it all to life!’ her message continued, as she tagged the Netflix Instagram account. 

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