Sainsbury's • 150 ml
Hoisin Sauce
Product Insights
Sainsbury's Hoisin sauce is a sweet and tangy condiment classified within the Dressings and sauces group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), containing very high sugar (64.5 g per 100 g), moderate salt (1.33 g), low fat (1 g) and modest fibre (3.2 g). The formula includes several additives such as caramel colour (E150a), potassium sorbate (E202), acetic acid (E260) and lactic acid (E270) and lists allergens gluten, sesame and soybeans, which may limit suitability for certain diets.
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with typical condiments, this Hoisin sauce contains about six times more sugar (64.5 g vs 10.95 g), less fat (1 g vs 12.01 g), lower salt (1.33 g vs 5.02 g) and provides more energy (289 kcal vs 183 kcal per 100 g).
Ingredients
Sugar, Water, Fermented Soya Bean (12%) (Water, Soy Bean (Soya), Salt, Wheat Flour), Salt, Modified Corn Starch, Colour: Plain Caramel; Sesame Seeds, Garlic, Five Spice, Acetic Acid, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Flavouring, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid.
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