Why is Tomato sauce with Ricotta classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes processed ingredients such as double‑concentrated tomato puree, cheese, whey and a preservative system; the only listed additives are lysozyme (E1105), a natural antimicrobial derived from egg, and lactic acid (E270) used as an acidity regulator.

How does the sugar and salt content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 6.2 g of sugar and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce is lower in sugar than many tomato sauces and provides only moderate salt, making it a relatively safer option for diabetics, though portion control is still needed, while hypertensive individuals should still monitor intake due to the remaining salt.

Is the ricotta cheese in this product a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes; the ricotta cheese contributes milk proteins and whey, both of which are declared allergens, so anyone with a cow‑milk allergy should avoid this sauce.

Italiamo, Lidl • 350g

Доматен сос със сирене Рикота

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tomato sauce with Ricotta cheese is a 350 g glass‑jar condiment that blends chopped tomatoes, concentrated tomato puree, olive oil, Grana Padano, ricotta, whey and a touch of basil. It scores a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains additives such as lysozyme (E1105) and lactic acid (E270) and lists egg, milk and nut traces as allergens. Nutritionally, it offers lower‑than‑average fat, sugar and salt while providing more fiber and protein than typical tomato sauces, but the moderate salt level and dairy ingredients make it unsuitable for low‑sodium or dairy‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal101 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates6.9 g

Sugars6.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average tomato sauces, this sauce contains roughly half the sugar and salt, less than half the fat, while delivering more fiber and protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

57% нарязани домати, 19% двойно концентрирано доматено пюре, 5% маслиново масло, сирене Грана Падано, 7,5% сирене Рикота (суроватка, трапезна сол, регулатор на киселиноста с мляко, трапезна сол, сирищни ензими с животински произход, консервант: лизоцим (от яйце Лекорино Романо" Pecorino Romano защитено наименование за произход (овче мляко, трапезна солишни ензими с животински произход, млечнокисели култури), лук, захар, кашу, 1% босилек, регулатор на киселинността: млечна киселина. Може да съдържа следи от други ядки и фъстъци.

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