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

The sauce is placed in a higher processing category because it combines multiple ingredients such as oil, spices and dairy in a manufactured blend, yet the label lists no additives; it contains no preservatives, colourings or other listed food additives.

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

With only 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce is low‑sugar and generally safe for diabetic meal plans, but its 2 g of salt per 100 g contributes a significant portion of the recommended daily sodium limit and may raise blood pressure in hypertensive individuals.

Is the milk present in the fresh cream a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product contains fresh cream, which is a dairy ingredient and is explicitly flagged as a milk allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone with a known dairy allergy.

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Sauce tikka masala

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Sauce tikka masala is an organic Indian‑style sauce classified in the “Dressings and sauces” group of the PNNS, packaged in glass and metal jars and bearing the EU organic seal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed food that contains moderate amounts of fat (6.9 g per 100 g), saturated fat (4.6 g), salt (2 g) and low sugars (3.2 g), while providing 1.8 g of protein and 1.25 g of fiber. The formulation includes fresh cream (milk allergen), tomato, onion and coconut oil, and is free from added sugars, artificial colourings or preservatives, but the relatively high salt and saturated‑fat levels may be a concern for sodium‑restricted or heart‑healthy diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal92 kcal

Fat6.9 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates4.5 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average Indian‑style sauce (12 g fat, 2.1 g saturated fat, 5 g salt and 11 g sugars per 100 g), this tikka masala delivers about half the fat and salt, but its saturated‑fat content is more than double the typical level while sugars remain well below average.

Ingredients

Tomate (71%), crème fraîche, oignon (10%), huile de noix de coco, épices, ail, sel, gingembre, jus de citron, épices garam-masala poudre (0,46%), aromates.

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