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

It is classified as ultra‑processed because it combines refined oils, starches and multiple food‑type additives; the label lists E160 (carotenoid colour), E330 (citric acid), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum) as its main additives.

How does the salt and fat content of this sauce affect people with hypertension or heart‑related conditions?

With 2.2 g of salt and 36 g of total fat (including 3 g saturated fat) per 100 g, the sauce adds considerable sodium and saturated‑fat calories, which can raise blood pressure and increase cardiovascular risk, so it should be used sparingly by those with hypertension or heart disease.

Is the egg yolk in this bearnaise sauce a concern for consumers with egg allergies or for those seeking vegan options?

Yes; the sauce contains 3.5 % free‑range chicken egg yolk, triggering the egg allergen warning and making it unsuitable for egg‑allergic individuals and vegans, although the remaining ingredients are plant‑based.

Carrefour • 245 g

Sauce bearnaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce bearnaise is a pre‑packed condiment falling under the Fat and sauces (Dressings and sauces) family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, offering 357 kcal, 36 g fat (including 3 g saturated fat), 2.2 g salt and 3.1 g sugars per 100 g, with modest fiber (0.5 g) and protein (0.7 g). The formulation includes free‑range egg yolk, rapeseed oil, corn starch and several additives (E160, E330, E412, E415), and it contains the egg allergen, which may be a drawback for allergen‑sensitive or vegan consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal357 kcal

Fat36 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average bearnaise‑type sauce, this product delivers roughly three times the fat (36 g vs 12 g per 100 g) while its sugar (3.1 g) and salt (2.2 g) are noticeably lower than the category averages of 10.9 g and 5.0 g respectively.

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza, amidon de maïs, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'_œuf_ de poules élevées en plein air 3,5%, sucre, sel, estragon déshydraté 0,4%, arôme naturel d'estragon, échalotes déshydratées 0,3%, acidifiant : acide citrique, épaississants : gomme xanthane – gomme guar, colorant : caroténoïdes, persil déshydraté, arôme naturel de citron avec autres arômes naturels, arôme naturel d'aneth.

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