Why is Sauce tomate cuisinée classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, not NOVA 4; it undergoes cooking, reduction of tomato puree and the addition of oil, salt and sugar, but no artificial additives are listed on the label.

How does the sugar/salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.1 g of sugar and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels for people with diabetes and a relatively low salt level that is better suited for a hypertensive diet than many conventional sauces.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten-Free?

The sauce is vegan and halal because it contains only plant‑based ingredients, it is gluten‑free as no wheat or barley is present, but it is not ideal for a strict keto diet since it supplies 7.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5.1 g of sugars.

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Sauce tomate cuisinée

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This organic tomato and vegetable sauce, produced in France and packaged in a glass jar with a steel lid, carries EU organic certification, a 1‑for‑the‑planet pledge, and a Nutri‑Score of A. Nutritionally it offers low fat (1.6 g), low saturated fat (0.3 g), modest sugar (5.1 g) and salt (0.7 g) per 100 g, while providing 1.7 g of fibre and 96.7 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes content. Classified in the Dressings and sauces family, it falls into NOVA group 3, reflecting moderate processing without any listed additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal51 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average processed sauce, this product contains far less fat (1.6 g vs 12 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 2.1 g), sugar (5.1 g vs 11 g) and salt (0.7 g vs 5 g), while delivering slightly more fibre than typical.

Ingredients

Tomates* 78% (purée de tomates* mi-réduite, cubes de tomate*, jus de tomate*), carottes* en morceaux 10%, oignons* en morceaux 8%, huile d'olive* vierge extra, sel marin, sucre de canne* brut, purée d'ail*, plantes aromatiques* (origan*, thym*, romarin*). *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique.

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