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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the recipe relies on refined ingredients such as corn glucose-fructose syrup, modified corn starch, and multiple food‑science additives; the listed additives are potassium sorbate (preservative), beta-carotene (coloring), glucono-delta-lactone and citric acid (acidifiers), and guar gum plus xanthan gum (thickeners).

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

The sugar level is low (3.3 g per 100 g), so it has minimal impact on blood glucose for most diabetics, but the salt concentration is relatively high (2.2 g per 100 g) and can contribute to increased blood pressure, so people with hypertension should use the sauce sparingly.

Is the egg yolk in this sauce a concern for people with egg allergy, and are there any other allergens to consider?

Yes, egg yolk is declared as an allergen, making the sauce unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy; no other major allergens are listed in the ingredients.

Carrefour • 250 g

Sauce Bearnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Bearnaise is a pre-packed French-style bearnaise sauce sold under the Carrefour brand and belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces families. Per 100 g it provides 358 kcal, 36 g fat (including 2.9 g saturated fat), 7.3 g carbohydrates, 3.3 g sugars, 0.7 g protein and 2.2 g salt, giving it a Nutri-Score of C and placing it in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product. The formulation contains rapeseed oil, corn glucose-fructose syrup, egg yolk (an allergen), several thickeners (guar gum, xanthan gum), potassium sorbate, beta-carotene and other acidifiers, which contribute to its processed nature and may be of concern for allergy-sensitive or clean-label consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal358 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates7.3 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this bearnaise sauce contains far less sugar (3.3 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (2.2 g vs 5.02 g) but more than three times the fat (36 g vs 12.01 g) and a slightly higher saturated-fat level (2.9 g vs 2.14 g).

Ingredients

water, rapeseed oil, corn glucose-fructose syrup, alcohol vinegar, egg yolk, modified corn starch, salt, shallots 1,8%, aromatic plants: tarragon 1,6% and parsley, corn starch, acidifiers: glucono-delta-lactone and citric acid, concentrated lemon juice, thickeners: guar gum and xanthan gum, preservative: potassium sorbate, colouring: beta-carotene, natural aroma of aneth, natural aroma of ester

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