Why is Sauce tikka masala classified as NOVA group 3 and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes a processed food made by combining cooked vegetables, dairy and spices; the ingredient list shows zero additives, meaning no preservatives, colourants or artificial flavourings are added beyond the natural components.

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

With 5.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its 1.1 g of salt (moderate) is considerably lower than many sauces, making it a better but still limited choice for a hypertension‑friendly diet.

Is the milk present in the sauce a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

The sauce includes yogurt and UHT cream, both derived from milk, and the allergen label specifically flags milk; therefore it is not suitable for anyone with a milk allergy and may cause issues for those who are lactose intolerant.

Jardin bio • 330g

Sauce tikka masala

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce tikka masala from Jardin bio is a ready‑to‑use Indian‑style condiment classified in the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces groups. It scores a Nutri‑Score of C and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed sauce; per 100 g it provides 4.4 g fat (moderate), 1.3 g saturated fat (low), 5.5 g sugars (moderate), 1.1 g salt (moderate), 1.8 g fiber (slightly above average) and 1.6 g protein (below average). The relatively low fat, sugar and salt make it lighter than many comparable sauces, yet the presence of dairy (yogurt and cream) adds saturated fat and the product contains milk allergens, which may limit suitability for vegans or those with dairy sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal83 kcal

Fat4.4 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates8.4 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average Indian‑style sauce (10.95 g sugars, 12.01 g fat, 5.02 g salt per 100 g), this tikka masala contains roughly half the sugar, less than half the fat and about one‑fifth the salt, while offering slightly more fiber.

Ingredients

Tomates* 50% (purée de tomates* mi-réduite, pulpe de tomates), eau, spécialité laitière à base de yaourt* (lait) 7%, pâte d'épices tikka masala* (ail, huile de tournesol vierge*, tomates concentrées*, oignons*, gingembre, vinaigre d'alcool*, épices*, sel marin, jus de citron*), oignons* en morceaux, crème entière UHT 4%, huile de tournesol*, farine de riz*, sucre de canne*, sel marin, purée d'ail*, coriandre*, gingembre*, jus de citron* concentré. *Produits issus de l'agriculture biologique. Peut contenir des traces de céleri.

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