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

The sauce is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines refined rapeseed oil, water, vinegar, thickeners, flavor extracts and several emulsifiers that are industrially produced; the listed additives are citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415).

How does the high fat and moderate salt content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 60 g of fat per 100 g makes the sauce calorie‑dense, which can raise blood glucose levels for diabetics if consumed in large amounts, while the 1.3 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for people managing hypertension, although it is lower than the average condiment's salt level.

Is the egg yolk in this sauce a concern for people with egg allergy, and how is mustard addressed?

Yes, the formulation includes 5.3 % free‑range chicken egg yolk and 2 % mustard, both of which are declared allergens; anyone allergic to egg or mustard should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 490 g

Sauce Samouraï

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Samurai is a Belgian-made condiment sold by Carrefour, packaged in a plastic seal and vial and weighing 490 g. It belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces groups, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, containing 60 g of fat, 4.9 g of saturated fat, 1.3 g of salt, 0.5 g of sugars and 1.2 g of protein per 100 g, along with additives E330, E412 and E415. While it delivers rich flavor from rapeseed oil, bell pepper and mustard, it is high in fat, includes allergens (egg yolk and mustard) and uses several processed thickeners and flavorings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal555 kcal

Fat60 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Carbohydrates2.1 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this sauce contains about five times more fat, roughly double the saturated fat, markedly less sugar and salt, and more than double the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, jaune d'_oeuf_ issu de poules élevées en plein air 5,3%, vinaigre d'alcool, _moutarde_ 2% (eau, vinaigre d'alcool, graines de _moutarde_, acidifiant : acide citrique, épice), poivron déshydraté 1,9%, sel, amidon de maïs, extrait d'épice, épices 0,2% (contient _moutarde_), épaississants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, arôme naturel de paprika, arôme naturel de capsicum.

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