Why is Sauce Bourguignonne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is made from refined rapeseed oil, water, vinegar, sugar, egg yolk and several industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330) and xanthan gum (E415); the presence of refined oil, starch and food‑grade additives places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the high fat and salt content in this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 51 g of fat per 100 g raises total calorie intake and can increase blood lipid levels, while 1.7 g of salt contributes significantly to sodium load; both factors may worsen blood pressure control and should be limited for hypertensive individuals, and the high fat may impact glycemic management for diabetics, so moderation is advised.

Based on its ingredients, is this sauce suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains egg yolk, and it may not be halal due to the use of alcohol‑derived vinegar; however, it is low in carbohydrates (6.4 g per 100 g) and therefore compatible with a keto diet, and it contains no wheat or gluten‑containing grains, making it gluten‑free.

Regalo • 245 g

Sauce Bourguignonne

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Bourguignonne is a ready‑to‑use condiment that falls under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups. With 51 g of fat, 4.1 g of saturated fat and 1.67 g of salt per 100 g, it delivers 491 kcal, a low 3.4 g of sugars and 0.9 g of fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and being classified as NOVA 4 (ultra‑processed). The formulation contains egg yolk, mustard, caramel colour (E150a), citric acid (E330) and xanthan gum (E415), making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen source, but it provides a rich buttery flavor for meat dishes.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal491 kcal

Fat51 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this Bourguignonne sauce has roughly four times more fat (51 g vs 12 g), double the saturated fat, markedly lower salt (1.7 g vs 5 g) and sugar (3.4 g vs 11 g), resulting in a caloric density more than twice the category norm.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, jaune d'oeufs de poules élevées en plein air 2,9%, sel, poivre noir 1,5%, moutarde (eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de moutarde, acidifiant: acide citrique, épice), amidon modifié de mais, poire blanc 0,4%, colorant: caramel ordinaire, arôme naturel de poivre, epaisissant: gomme xanthane.

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