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

It is considered ultra-processed because the formulation includes added sugar, refined sunflower oil, extra-virgin olive oil, potato starch and a natural basil flavoring; these ingredients are industrially processed and not present in the original whole foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sauce affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

With 5.2 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose and a notable sodium amount that may increase blood pressure, so it should be used sparingly in diabetic or hypertensive diets.

Is Sauce tomato basil suitable for a vegan, gluten-free, or other strict diet?

The sauce is vegan, contains no animal-derived ingredients, and is labeled gluten-free aside from possible cross-contamination; however it is not certified kosher or halal and includes added sugar and vegetable oils, which may be excluded by some specific dietary regimes.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 350 g

Sauce tomate au basilic

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The product is a ready-to-eat tomato basil sauce (350 g) classified in the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and a NOVA 4 rating, indicating it is ultra-processed despite being 94 % vegetables, organic tomatoes and basil, low saturated fat (0.4 g per 100 g) and modest energy (65 kcal per 100 g). However it contains moderate amounts of sugar (5.2 g) and salt (1 g) per 100 g, traces of gluten and possible allergens (milk, celery, mustard), and includes added sugar and sunflower oil.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal65 kcal

Fat3.2 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-to-eat sauce (12.05 g fat, 10.94 g sugars, 5.14 g salt per 100 g), this tomato basil sauce is considerably lower in fat, sugar and salt, offering a lighter nutritional profile.

Ingredients

Purée de tomate mi-réduite* 61,5%, pulpe de tomates* 21,5%, oignon* 5%, carotte* 4%, basilic* 2%, huile de tournesol*, sucre*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, sel, amidon de pomme de terre*, arôme naturel de basilic.*Ingrédient issu de l'Agriculture Biologique. Peut contenir des traces de lait, céleri et moutarde.

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