Why is the Napoletana sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce mixes refined ingredients such as modified corn starch, added sugar and a blend of vegetable purees, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; its label lists the additives E330 (citric acid) and a generic additive coded E14xx.

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

With 5.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce can raise blood glucose levels if consumed in large portions, so diabetics should limit servings; the 0.9 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may impact blood pressure, making it advisable for hypertensive individuals to use it sparingly.

Is the celery listed in this sauce a concern for people with celery allergy, and are the trace amounts of mustard and sesame also risky?

Yes, celery is declared as an allergen, so anyone with a celery allergy should avoid the product; the label also warns of possible traces of mustard and sesame, which could trigger reactions in individuals sensitive to those allergens.

Carrefour • 190 g

Napoletana

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Napoletana sauce is a tomato‑based condiment classified under the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces family. It earned a Nutri‑Score of A and contains only 1 g of fat, 0.2 g of saturated fat, 5.3 g of sugars and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, all well below the average values for pasta sauces. However, it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA group 4), contains the additives E330 (citric acid) and E14xx, includes celery as an allergen and may have traces of mustard and sesame.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars5.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pasta‑sauce category, this Napoletana sauce provides roughly one‑tenth the fat, sugar and salt and about one‑fourth the calories, while offering similar fiber and slightly lower protein.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates 51% (tomates, purée de tomates , correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), purée de tomates mi-réduite 34%, oignons 5%, carottes 3,5%, sucre, huile d'olive vierge extra, amidon modifié de mais, sel, _céleri_ 0,5%, ail, origan, basilic 0.05%, persil 0.02%. Peut contenir des traces de moutarde et de sésame.

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