Rabeko Light Jam

🍓 59% real fruit — genuine jam content, not flavouring

Rabeko Light Jam is made with 59% real fruit as its primary ingredient — the same fruit content range as premium conventional jams. This is not a jam-flavoured product or a jam made with fruit concentrate: it uses genuine fruit at a concentration that produces the full flavour depth and natural colour of traditional jam. The 59% fruit content is declared on the label as a quality differentiator and is the primary reason the product is genuinely indistinguishable from conventional jam in taste.

🚫 No added sugar — 3.3g natural sugars per 100g vs 60g in conventional jam

Conventional strawberry jam contains approximately 55 to 65g of added sugar per 100g — sugar is typically the first or second ingredient by weight. Rabeko Light Jam contains zero added sugar: the 3.3g of sugars per 100g comes entirely from the naturally occurring sugars in the fruit. The sweetness is provided by maltitol — a sugar alcohol with a taste very close to sucrose — keeping the flavour profile identical to conventional jam while reducing the sugar content by over 94%.

📊 Only 119 kcal per 100g — 60% fewer calories than conventional jam

Standard jam provides approximately 250 to 280 kcal per 100g, predominantly from added sugar. Rabeko Light Jam provides 119 kcal per 100g — less than half — making it one of the lowest-calorie genuine fruit jam alternatives available. At the standard jam serving of approximately 20g on a slice of toast, this equates to just 24 kcal from the jam itself.

🏆 Pentawards 2026 — Belgian brand, family recipe since 1997

Rabeko is a Belgian brand whose products are made in Lokeren according to family recipes that have been passed down since 1997. The Pentawards 2026 recognition — one of the world's most prestigious packaging design awards — reflects the brand's commitment to product quality and presentation. The Belgian origin and family heritage are genuine differentiators in the sports nutrition and functional food market.

🌿 Clean ingredient list — no artificial flavourings, no glucose syrup

The formula contains no artificial flavourings, no glucose syrup, no artificial colourings and no artificial sweeteners beyond maltitol (a naturally derived sugar alcohol). For consumers who want to understand and control everything in their food, Rabeko Light Jam's ingredient list — fruit, maltitol, lemon juice, pectin, potassium sorbate — is one of the cleanest available in the reduced-sugar jam category.

🎯 Goal guide

🔥 Weight loss / cutting: replace conventional jam in all applications. 24 kcal vs approximately 55 kcal per 20g serving — the same toast and jam breakfast at less than half the caloric cost from the jam, with identical taste.

🏋️ Mass gain: use freely as a flavouring and carbohydrate source on toast, in oatmeal and in baking. Lower sugar than conventional jam but still a meaningful carbohydrate contribution from the fruit.

⚖️ Daily wellbeing: use as a direct 1:1 replacement for conventional jam in all daily contexts — breakfast toast, pancakes, yoghurt, protein pancakes, protein bars and baking.

Serving suggestion

Use as a direct replacement for conventional jam in any application. Spread on toast, bread, rice cakes, crackers or pancakes. Mix into Greek yoghurt, porridge or overnight oats. Use as a filling for protein pancakes, crepes or waffles. Incorporate into protein bar recipes, muffin batters and cheesecakes as a fruit flavouring and natural sweetener substitute.

After opening: refrigerate and consume within a reasonable period. Store in a cool, dry place before opening.

Best times to enjoy it

🌅 Breakfast — the primary daily use

Rabeko Light Jam is designed to replace conventional jam at breakfast — on wholegrain toast, sourdough, rye crispbread or rice cakes — providing the full jam experience at a fraction of the sugar and caloric cost. For athletes who track their breakfast macros precisely, the 24 kcal per 20g serving (vs 55 kcal for conventional jam) is a meaningful daily caloric saving that accumulates over months.

🥞 On protein pancakes and waffles

Rabeko Light Jam is the ideal topping for protein pancakes, waffles and crepes — where the combination of a high-protein base and a low-sugar fruit topping creates a genuinely indulgent breakfast that fits comfortably into any nutritional framework. The full range of 12 flavours means there is always a flavour match for any pancake recipe.

🥣 Stirred into Greek yoghurt or overnight oats

A tablespoon of Rabeko Light Jam stirred into plain Greek yoghurt (0% fat) adds intense fruit flavour at under 15 kcal from the jam — creating a flavoured yoghurt that rivals commercial flavoured yoghurts at a fraction of the sugar content.

🍰 In baking and no-bake recipes

Rabeko Light Jam functions as a direct replacement for conventional jam in cheesecake fillings, protein muffins, protein bars and tart bases. The pectin gelling system means the jam holds its structure when incorporated into baking applications rather than becoming watery.

Base formula (common to all 12 flavours)

Strawberry (representative):

Strawberry (59%), sweetener: maltitol, lemon juice (lemon juice, lemon oil, preservative: potassium metabisulphite), gelling agent: pectin, preservative: potassium sorbate.

Key ingredient breakdown

Allergens

Contains: sulphites (potassium metabisulphite in the lemon juice component) — sulphites above 10mg/kg are a declared EU allergen. Always refer to the current product label for the most up-to-date allergen information.

Product characteristics:

• 59% fruit content
• No added sugar
• Sweetened with maltitol only
• No artificial flavourings
• No artificial colourings
• No glucose syrup
• Belgian origin — produced in Lokeren
• Family recipe since 1997
• Pentawards 2026 award winner
• Refrigerate after opening

Nutritional values per 100g (Strawberry variant)

Comparison with conventional strawberry jam (per 100g)

Formats disponibles

Q1 — How does Rabeko Light Jam taste compared to conventional jam?

Rabeko explicitly states on their label that their Light Jam is "indistinguishable from real jam" — a claim that is supported by the 59% genuine fruit content and the maltitol sweetening system. Maltitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweetness profile very close to sucrose (approximately 75 to 90% as sweet), without the bitter or metallic aftertaste of many other sweeteners. The pectin gelling structure replicates the texture of homemade jam precisely. The main perceptible difference for most consumers is that the jam is slightly less sweet than a very high-sugar conventional jam — which for many is an improvement rather than a compromise. Customer reviews consistently confirm that family members — including children — do not notice the difference.

Q2 — What are polyols and why is there a warning on the label?

Polyols (sugar alcohols) are a category of carbohydrate-derived sweeteners that provide sweetness with fewer calories and a lower glycaemic impact than conventional sugar. Maltitol — the polyol used in Rabeko Light Jam — provides approximately 2.1 kcal per gram compared to 4 kcal per gram for sucrose, and has a glycaemic index of approximately 35 compared to 65 for table sugar. The mandatory EU warning "excessive consumption may have a laxative effect" applies to products containing polyols at levels above 10g per 100g — Rabeko Light Jam contains approximately 40g of maltitol per 100g. At a normal jam consumption of 20g per serving (approximately 8g of maltitol), the laxative effect is not a practical concern for most healthy adults. Consuming large quantities of the product in a single sitting — well beyond normal jam use — is what generates this risk.

Q3 — Is Rabeko Light Jam suitable for diabetics?

Rabeko Light Jam contains no added sugar and uses maltitol as its sweetener — a polyol with a lower glycaemic index than sucrose. However, maltitol still has a meaningful glycaemic index (approximately 35) and the 43.68g of total carbohydrates per 100g includes the maltitol fraction which partially raises blood glucose. Individuals with diabetes or those managing blood glucose should consult their physician or dietician before incorporating Rabeko Light Jam into their diet, as maltitol is not insulin-neutral and can impact blood sugar — just less dramatically than sucrose.

Q4 — Why does the jam contain sulphites and is it a concern?

The sulphite in Rabeko Light Jam comes from potassium metabisulphite — a common food-grade preservative used in the lemon juice component of the formula. At the concentrations used in jam, the sulphite exposure from a normal serving is very low. However, sulphites are an EU regulated major allergen and must be declared on the label. Individuals with sulphite sensitivity or sulphite allergy — which can trigger asthmatic reactions in sensitive individuals — should avoid this product.

Q5 — Which flavour is best for pairing with protein pancakes or Greek yoghurt?

For protein pancakes, the most popular pairings from the Rabeko range are Strawberry (the classic combination), Blueberries (pairs naturally with vanilla and lemon pancakes), Apple Pie (pairs with cinnamon and oat-based pancakes) and Exotic Fruits (pairs with coconut and tropical flavours). For Greek yoghurt, Raspberry and Red Currant provide a pleasant tartness that cuts through the natural acidity of the yoghurt, while Black Cherries and Forest Fruits add depth. The Apple Pie flavour is particularly effective mixed into plain overnight oats as a natural apple and cinnamon flavouring.

🍓 Recipe 1 — Rabeko Strawberry jam protein pancakes

Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients (2 portions / ~6 pancakes):

• 2 tbsp Rabeko Light Jam — Strawberry (as topping)
• 100g Life Pro Instant Oats — Vanilla or Unflavored
• 1 scoop (31g) ON Gold Standard 100% Whey — Vanilla Ice Cream
• 2 whole eggs
• 100ml milk

Instructions:

1. Combine oat flour, whey protein, eggs and milk in a bowl. Whisk until a smooth batter forms.
2. Cook pancakes in a non-stick pan over medium heat — 2 minutes per side.
3. Stack and top with 2 tablespoons of Rabeko Strawberry Light Jam.
4. At 24 kcal per 20g serving of Rabeko jam and 3.3g natural sugars — versus 55 kcal and 12g of sugars for conventional jam — the Rabeko topping saves over 30 kcal and 9g of sugar per pancake stack without any taste compromise.

Approximate macros per portion (including topping): ~310 kcal | ~35g carbs | ~6g fat | ~27g protein

🥣 Recipe 2 — Rabeko Blueberry or Red Currant protein yoghurt bowl

Time: 3 minutes

Ingredients (1 serving):

• 2 tbsp Rabeko Light Jam — Blueberries or Red Currant
• 200g plain Greek yoghurt (0% fat)
• 30g granola (optional)
• Fresh fruit

Instructions:

1. Spoon Greek yoghurt into a deep bowl.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of Rabeko Light Jam — Blueberries or Red Currant.
3. Swirl gently with a spoon for a marbled effect.
4. Top with granola and fresh fruit.
5. This combination provides approximately 24g of protein from the Greek yoghurt and only 0.66g of sugar from the jam — a genuinely high-protein, very low-sugar fruit yoghurt bowl that rivals any commercial flavoured yoghurt.

Approximate macros: ~195 kcal | ~20g carbs | ~2g fat | ~24g protein

🍰 Recipe 3 — Rabeko Exotic Fruits or Forest Fruits protein cheesecake

Time: 15 minutes + 2 hours chilling

Ingredients (4 portions):

• 4 tbsp Rabeko Light Jam — Exotic Fruits or Forest Fruits (as topping layer)
• 250g low-fat cream cheese or Skyr
• 1 scoop (31g) ON Gold Standard 100% Whey — Vanilla Ice Cream
• 2 tbsp sweetener (erythritol or stevia)
• 100g crushed digestive biscuits (base)
• 30g melted coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix crushed digestive biscuits with melted coconut oil. Press into the base of 4 ramekins. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
2. Combine cream cheese, whey protein and sweetener. Whisk until smooth and pour over the biscuit base.
3. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.
4. Before serving, spread 1 tablespoon of Rabeko Light Jam over the top of each cheesecake as the fruit layer.
5. The Rabeko jam provides a vibrant, fruity topping at 24 kcal per tablespoon with the visual impact and flavour of a conventional jam glaze — at a fraction of the sugar cost.

Approximate macros per portion: ~250 kcal | ~22g carbs | ~10g fat | ~18g protein