Why is Sauce bolognaise bocal de 212ml, 200g classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a formulated product that combines several cooked ingredients, tomato puree, cooked beef, vegetables, oil, starch and wine, undergoing heat treatment and seasoning; the only listed additive is lactic acid (E270), used as an acidity regulator, and no other synthetic preservatives are declared.

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

With 5.4 g of sugars and 1.2 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides moderate carbohydrate and relatively low sodium levels compared with many ready sauces, making it acceptable in controlled amounts for diabetics and those monitoring blood pressure, though portion control remains important.

Is the celery listed in this sauce a concern for people with a celery allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes celery leaf, which triggers the allergen warning; anyone diagnosed with celery allergy should avoid this product even though the overall formulation is otherwise free of common allergens.

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Sauce bolognaise bocal de 212ml, 200g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑eat French bolognese sauce packaged in a 212 ml glass‑metal jar, belonging to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in the NOVA 3 category, offering relatively low fat (4.1 g), saturated fat (1.2 g), sugars (5.4 g) and salt (1.2 g) per 100 g while providing higher protein (4.3 g) and fiber (2.4 g) than typical sauces. The formulation includes celery (an allergen), possible traces of gluten, milk and mustard, and the only listed additive is lactic acid (E270), which some consumers may wish to avoid.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal84 kcal

Fat4.1 g

Saturated Fat1.2 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars5.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sauces, this bolognese contains about 60 % less fat, 45 % less saturated fat, 50 % less sugar and 76 % less salt while delivering roughly double the protein and nearly twice the fiber per 100 g.

Ingredients

Puree et pulpe de tomates (France) 72%, viande bovine cuite (France) 14% (soit 20% equivalent viande crue), oignons 5%, carottes 4%, sucre, huile de tournesol, sel, amidon de mais, vin blanc, epices et plantes aromatiques 0.23% (dont CELERI-feuille), acidifiant: acide lactique. traces eventuelles de cereales contenant du gluten, lait et moutarde.

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