Why is Polpa di pomodoro all’arrabiata classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is deemed NOVA 4 because it is a ready‑to‑eat canned product that includes multiple refined ingredients such as added salt, sugar, chili‑pepper, red and green paprika, tomato juice and peeled tomatoes, all of which require industrial processing; no separate food‑additive codes are listed, but the formulation itself reflects an ultra‑processed product.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this arrabbiata sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 4 g of sugar and virtually no salt per 100 g, the sauce adds only a modest amount of carbohydrate, making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose management, while the negligible sodium content means it is unlikely to raise blood pressure, though portion control remains advisable.

Is this arrabbiata sauce suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑derived, so the sauce is vegan and gluten‑free; however, with 4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it exceeds the strict carb limit of most keto plans, making it unsuitable for a strict ketogenic diet.

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Polpa di pomodoro all’arrabiata

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Product Insights

Polpa di pomodoro all’arrabiata is a canned tomato arrabbiata sauce from Italy, belonging to the "fat and sauces" and "dressings and sauces" PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting its formulation with added salt, sugar, chili pepper and other seasonings. Nutritionally it is very low in fat (0.1 g), sugar (4 g) and salt (≈0.001 g) per 100 g, providing only 26 kcal, while offering modest protein (1.4 g) and slightly higher fiber (1.6 g) than the average sauce.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal26 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato‑based pasta sauce, this arrabbiata sauce contains about 0.1 g fat (vs 12 g), 4 g sugars (vs 11 g), virtually no salt, only 26 kcal (vs 183 kcal) per 100 g, and a slightly higher fiber content (1.6 g vs 1.36 g).

Ingredients

Salz,Zucker,Chili-Pfeffer,Rote Paprika,Tomatensaft,Geschälte Tomaten,Grüne Paprika

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