Why is Panzani Tomacouli Basilic classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra-processed because the base tomato puree is combined with processed ingredients such as a natural basil flavoring and an acidity regulator (citric acid, listed as additive E330), which are typical of NOVA group 4 foods.

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

With only 3.9 g of sugars and 0.05 g of salt per 100 g, the puree provides a low glycemic and sodium load, making it generally safe for diabetic or hypertensive eating plans when consumed in normal serving sizes, though the small amount of natural sugars should still be counted.

Is Panzani Tomacouli Basilic suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free diets?

All components are plant-derived, contain no gluten, and have a low carbohydrate count (4.5 g per 100 g), so the product fits vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly criteria; halal certification is not declared, but no animal ingredients are present.

Panzani • 2x200g

Panzani sce tomacouli basilic 200gx2

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Panzani's Tomacouli Basilic is a 400 g pack of tomato puree flavored with basil, marketed as a vegetable-based sauce. It belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, carries a Nutri-Score of A and delivers only 27 kcal, 0.1 g fat, 3.9 g sugars and 0.05 g salt per 100 g, which is far below the average values for comparable sauces. Nevertheless, it is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) because the formulation includes a natural basil flavoring and citric acid (E330) as additives.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal27 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains roughly 65% less sugar, over 99% less fat and salt compared with the typical sauce in its category, while its fiber (1.6 g) slightly exceeds the average (1.36 g).

Ingredients

Purée de tomates fraîches (99.8%), arôme naturel de basilic, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique.

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Panzani sce tomacouli basilic 200gx2

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal27 kcal

Fat0.1 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains roughly 65% less sugar, over 99% less fat and salt compared with the typical sauce in its category, while its fiber (1.6 g) slightly exceeds the average (1.36 g).

Ingredients

Purée de tomates fraîches (99.8%), arôme naturel de basilic, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique.

84%

35%

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