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

The sauce receives a NOVA 4 label because it is composed of refined rapeseed oil, emulsified egg yolk, multiple vinegars, thickeners and flavor enhancers that are industrially processed; the ingredient list includes four additives: E260 (acetic acid), E330 (citric acid), E415 (xanthane gum) and E509 (calcium chloride).

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

With only 1.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce is low in sugar and therefore does not pose a major issue for blood‑glucose control, but its 2.2 g of salt per 100 g represents roughly 9 % of the recommended daily sodium limit and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should use it sparingly.

Is the free‑range chicken egg yolk in this sauce a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes; the sauce contains free‑range chicken egg yolk, which is a known allergen, and the product is clearly labelled with an egg allergy warning, making it unsafe for anyone who is allergic to eggs.

U • 244 g

Sauce Tartare 244g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Tartare 244 g is a ready‑to‑use condiment classified in the “Dressings and sauces” group, made primarily from rapeseed oil, water, pickled gherkins, free‑range egg yolk, capers and a blend of vinegars, mustard and spices. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, reflecting its high fat content (45 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (3.7 g), high salt (2.2 g) and low sugar (1.8 g), together with four listed additives (E260, E330, E415, E509). The product also contains egg and mustard allergens and offers an Eco‑Score of A, indicating a relatively favourable environmental profile despite its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal0 kcal

Fat45 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates4.9 g

Sugars1.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sauces, this tartar sauce supplies dramatically more fat (45 g vs 12 g per 100 g) while providing considerably lower sugar (1.8 g vs 11 g) and salt (2.2 g vs 5 g), and it also falls short on fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, cornichons au jus 5,3% (cornichons, eau, sel, acidifiant : acide acétique - affermissant : chlorure de calcium), jaune d'OEUF issu de poules élevées en plein air, câpres 4,3% (câpres, vinaigre d'alcool, eau, sel), amidon de maïs, sel, sucre, oignons, MOUTARDE de dijon (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique), vinaigre de vin blanc, vinaigre d'alcool, échalotes, persil, jus de citron concentré, arôme naturel d'oignon, épaississant : gomme xanthane - poivre, arôme naturel d'herbes avec autres arômes naturels (MOUTARDE). Origine: huile de colza et cornichon UE et non UE.

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