Why is Salsa barbecue classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because the formulation includes multiple industrial ingredients such as added sugars, glucose syrup, caramelized sugar, smoke flavoring, modified corn starch, beet vinegar, and the thickening agent xanthan gum (E415), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods, and it also contains a fish‑based component (anchovies) that contributes to its processing level.

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

The 30.3 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while the 1.88 g of salt contributes to higher sodium intake, which may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals; therefore, both groups should limit consumption.

Is the anchovy ingredient in this sauce a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the sauce lists anchovies as an ingredient, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid it, as the product is also labeled with a fish allergen warning.

Delizie del sole, Eurospin • 285g

Salsa barbecue

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salsa barbecue is a ready-to-use condiment classified under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, marketed by Delizie del Sole and Eurospin. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with added sugars (18 g), glucose syrup, caramelized sugar, smoke flavorings and xanthan gum, while also containing fish (anchovies) as an allergen. Nutritionally, the sauce is low in fat (0.6 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g) but high in sugars (30.3 g) and provides 148 kcal per 100 g, with a relatively high salt level at 1.88 g, making it a flavorful but calorie-dense addition best used sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat0.6 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates35 g

Sugars30.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average barbecue‑sauce profile, this sauce contains roughly three times more sugars and double the carbs, while its fat, saturated fat and salt levels are markedly lower and its energy is modestly below the category average.

Ingredients

barbecue room - tomato sauce with smoky taste ingredient water semi-concentrated tomato (21%) sugar (18%) glucose scrapp, beet vinegar 75%) and modified corn, worcestershire sauce (1,8%) (maito vinegar (20) alcohol vinegar, molasses, sugar, salt, anchovies (fish), tamarind estratts, onion, garlic, spices, flavorings), salt, caramelized sugar % sunflower oil, smoke flavoring (0,7%), pole 05%) comfort (0,03%), thickener: xanthan gum, ascorbic preservative store in a cool place, once opened, store in the fridge at 4°c and cook within a few days, to open, unscrew the cap and remove the seal, average nutritional values for energy fats 100g % ar* 628 kj-

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