Why is Creamy tzatziki classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA group 3 because the formulation relies mainly on whole food ingredients such as yogurt, cucumber, olive oil, mint and garlic, with only a single preservative added; the only listed additive is E202 (potassium sorbate), which helps maintain freshness.

How does the salt content in Creamy tzatziki affect a hypertensive diet?

The dip provides 1.23 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate amount that can contribute to daily sodium limits; people with high blood pressure should keep portion sizes modest and pair the dip with low‑salt foods to avoid excessive sodium intake.

Is the milk in Creamy tzatziki a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product includes Greek‑style yogurt made from cow’s milk, which is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a documented milk allergy should avoid this dip.

Meadow Fresh

Creamy tzatziki

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Creamy tzatziki is a yogurt‑based dip containing cucumber, extra virgin olive oil, mint and garlic, marketed by Meadow Fresh as a vegetarian condiment. It falls under the “Fat and sauces” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D (score 11) and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product. Nutritionally it provides 115 kcal per 100 g, 9.5 g fat (including 5 g saturated fat), 1.23 g salt and 2.5 g sugars, offering a decent protein level (3.4 g) but its saturated fat and salt are relatively high while added sugars are absent.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal115 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat5 g

Carbohydrates3.6 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, Creamy tzatziki contains far less sugar (2.5 g vs 10.95 g) and lower total fat (9.5 g vs 12.01 g), but its saturated fat (5 g) exceeds the average (2.14 g) while its salt (1.23 g) is well below the sector average (5.02 g).

Ingredients

–170658515 - A greek style yogurt based dip with cucumber and mint Ingredients 68% Greek Style Yogurt (Milk), 25% Cucumber, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2% Mint, Garlic Purée, Salt, Cornflour, Concentrated Lemon Juice, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate. Allergy Advice For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Storage Instructions Keep refrigerated.

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