How does the high sugar content of this double‑concentrate tomato purée affect people with diabetes or those monitoring blood sugar?

The purée provides 14.9 g of sugar per 100 g, which can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose; diabetics should treat it as a sugary ingredient and limit portion sizes or choose a lower‑sugar alternative.

Is this tomato purée suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product contains only tomatoes and citric acid, making it vegan, gluten‑free and generally halal, but its high sugar content makes it unsuitable for strict keto or low‑carb diets.

Is the citric acid used as an acidity regulator a concern for individuals with acid sensitivity or allergies?

Citric acid is a common food additive that can aggravate acid reflux in sensitive individuals, but it is not a recognized allergen; most people can consume it without adverse reactions.

Sainsbury's • 200g

Italian Tomato Purée Double Concentrate

Fruits And Vegetables

Product Insights

Italian Tomato Purée Double Concentrate is a plant‑based, vegetable‑derived food product offered by Sainsbury’s. It belongs to the fruits and vegetables category, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 1, featuring very low fat and salt, high fibre and about 76% fruit/vegetable content, but it also contains a relatively high sugar level of 14.9 g per 100 g. While its vegan formulation and minimal ingredient list are positive, the concentrated nature raises its sugar load and calorie density, and it is packaged in a metal and mixed‑plastic tube.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal89 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates15.3 g

Sugars14.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato‑based product (3.6 g sugar, 1.4 g fat, 0.74 g salt per 100 g), this double‑concentrate purée contains roughly four times more sugar, about half the fat and virtually no salt.

Ingredients

Tomatoes, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid

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