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

It is classified as ultra-processed because the formulation includes refined oil, double-concentrated tomato puree, added salt, cheese, and the food-grade additives lysozyme (E1105) used as a preservative and lactic acid (E270) used as an acidity regulator; these processing steps and added substances place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

The sauce's 4.5 g of sugar per 100 g is well below the average for sauces and therefore has a minimal impact on blood glucose, but its 0.79 g of salt, while lower than typical sauces, still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited by people with hypertension.

Is the lysozyme (E1105) preservative in this sauce a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes; lysozyme is derived from egg whites, so the sauce must be avoided by anyone who is allergic to eggs, and it is listed among the product's allergens.

Italiamo, Lidl • 350 g

Доматен сос с патладжани и сирене

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This ready-to-use tomato, eggplant and Grana Padano cheese sauce belongs to the 'Fat and sauces' group of the PNNS classification and carries a Nutri-Score of B, with low sugar (4.5 g/100 g), low saturated fat (1.2 g/100 g) and moderate salt (0.79 g/100 g). It is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) due to the inclusion of refined ingredients and additives such as lysozyme (E1105) and lactic acid (E270), and it contains milk and egg allergens. While the sauce offers over 80% fruits and vegetables, modest protein and fiber, its total fat remains moderate and it is sold in a recyclable clear-glass jar.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal83 kcal

Energy343 kJ

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical sauce average of 10.9 g sugar, 12 g total fat, 2.1 g saturated fat and 5 g salt per 100 g, this sauce delivers only 4.5 g sugar, low saturated fat at 1.2 g and just 0.79 g salt, while providing 1.5 g fiber and 1.8 g protein, resulting in a noticeably lighter nutritional profile.

Ingredients

54% нарязани домати, 15% патладжани, 9,5% двойно концентрирано доматено пюре, 7% маслиново масло, вода, 4% лук, 2% сирене Грана Падано (Grana Padano - защитено наименование за произход Кулика, трапезна сол, сирищни ензими с животински произход, консервант: лизоцим (от яйце), босилек, трапезна сол, естествени ароматизанти, регулатор на киселинността: млечна киселина

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