Why is Knorr Sauce Champignons des Bois classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines many industrially derived components such as refined vegetable oil, corn starch, Madeira wine, chicken broth, flavorings, beef powder, egg yolk and a xanthan gum thickener (E415), all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sauce is low in sugar and therefore has minimal impact on blood glucose levels, but its 0.97 g of salt per 100 ml is moderate and should be used sparingly by individuals managing hypertension.

Is the egg yolk in this sauce a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg yolk, which is a declared allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product; the sauce also contains fresh cream, which adds a milk allergen.

Knorr • 220 ml

Knorr Sauce Champignons des Bois 22cl

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Knorr Sauce Champignons des Bois is a 220 ml ready‑to‑use mushroom sauce marketed as a condiment in the dressings and sauces family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, delivering moderate fat (6.2 g), saturated fat (2.1 g) and salt (0.97 g) per 100 ml while keeping sugars low at 1 g. The sauce provides a modest amount of protein and fiber, but it contains several processed ingredients, beef powder, egg yolk and the additive xanthan gum, making it unsuitable for vegans and raising concerns for those avoiding allergens or seeking minimally processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal84 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat2.1 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, this mushroom sauce contains far less sugar (1 g vs 10.9 g), about half the fat (6.2 g vs 12 g) and roughly one‑fifth the salt (0.97 g vs 5 g) per 100 ml, while its saturated fat and protein levels are close to the category averages.

Ingredients

Eau, champignon de Paris¹ : 11,9%, CRÈME fraîche : 7,4%, oignon¹, bolets : 4,5%, huile d'olive, amidon de maïs, vin de Madère, bouillon de poule, épices et aromates (ail, coriandre, poivre, thym¹), arôme, jaune d'ŒUF,arôme naturel de champignon (dont LAIT), extrait de levure, sel, épaississant : gomme xanthane, chanterelle : 0,25%, viande de bœuf en poudre.¹Ingrédients issus de l'agriculture durable : 18%.

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