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

The sauce is deemed ultra‑processed because it undergoes multiple industrial steps such as heat treatment, the addition of refined sugar, modified corn starch and a preservative; the only listed additive is E14xx, a member of the E‑number series used to extend shelf life and inhibit microbial growth.

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

With 5.5 g of sugar and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose levels in diabetics if consumed in large portions, and contributes roughly 22 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum daily salt intake, which may be a concern for people managing hypertension.

Is the trace of milk in Sauce Provençale a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes. Although milk is not an intentional ingredient, the label indicates possible cross‑contamination with milk, so individuals with dairy allergy or severe lactose intolerance should avoid the product to prevent allergic reactions.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour, Reflets de France • 350 g

Sauce Provençale

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Provençale is a 350 g canned tomato‑based condiment belonging to the “Fat and sauces” group, specifically dressings and sauces, produced by Carrefour under the Reflets de France label. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, featuring 55 % tomato pulp, 27 % tomato purée, onions, red peppers and herbs, with low fat and saturated fat but moderate levels of sugar (5.5 g per 100 g) and salt (1.1 g per 100 g). The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and contains the preservative additive E14xx, as well as possible traces of milk, celery and mustard, which may be relevant for consumers with specific allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal60 kcal

Fat2.9 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates5.5 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Energetically and nutritionally, Sauce Provençale contains less sugar (5.5 g vs 10.95 g), less salt (1.1 g vs 5.02 g) and far lower fat (low vs 12.01 g) than the average values for comparable tomato‑based sauces, while delivering a high fruit‑vegetable share of 94 %.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates* de Provence 55.1%, purée de tomates* de Provence 26.8%, oignons* 6%, épices et plantes aromatiques 3.2% (ail, basilic*, persil*, poivre, origan*), huile d'olive vierge extra, poivrons rouges 3%, sucre, sel, amidon transformé de maïs. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, lait et moutarde. *Ingrédients origine France

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