Why is this sauce classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and which ingredients determine this classification?

NOVA 3 covers products made by combining several ingredients and undergoing processes such as heating, concentration and pasteurisation; the sauce contains cut tomatoes, double‑concentrated tomato purée, arugula, onion, sunflower oil, cheese, nuts and added salt, which place it in this category.

How does the salt content of this sauce affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides about 25 % of the recommended maximum daily intake for an adult, so it should be used sparingly by people monitoring sodium intake.

Is this product suitable for vegan or gluten‑free consumers?

It is labeled gluten‑free, but it contains Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and cashew nuts, so it cannot be considered vegan and may not be appropriate for those avoiding dairy or nuts.

Deluxe • 350g

Доматен сос с рукола и пармезан

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This is a tomato‑based sauce with arugula and Parmigiano Reggiano, sold in 350 g glass jars and marketed as gluten‑free and made in Italy. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA classification of 3, offering lower than average fat (5.8 g), sugar (6 g) and salt (1.6 g) per 100 g while providing 3 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber. The presence of dairy from the cheese and 1 % cashew nuts means it is not suitable for vegans and may trigger milk or nut allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal95 kcal

Fat5.8 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates7 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato‑based pasta sauce, this product contains about half the fat (5.8 g vs 12 g), roughly half the sugar (6 g vs 11 g) and significantly less salt (1.6 g vs 5 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

69% нарязани домати, 9% двойно концентрирано доматено пюре, 6% рукола, лук, слънчогледово масло, 4% Parmigiano Reggiano DOP - Пармезан (ЗНП) (мляко, трапезна сол, сирищни ензими с животински произход), трапезна сол, 1% кашу, захар, чесън, регулатор на киселинността: взечна киселина; черен пипер. Може да съдържа следи от други ядки и фъстъци.

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