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

The sauce combines refined rapeseed oil, starch, thickeners, colorants and flavourings, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; it lists the additives E160 (carotenoid colour), E330 (citric acid), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum).

How does the high fat and saturated fat content of this sauce affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 45 g of fat and 3.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the sauce contributes a large amount of calories and saturated fat, which can raise LDL cholesterol if eaten frequently; it should be used sparingly alongside low‑fat, nutrient‑dense foods to fit a heart‑healthy eating plan.

Is the free‑range egg yolk in Sauce poivre a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains 4 % free‑range egg yolk, which is a listed allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this product.

Carrefour • 250 g

Sauce poivre

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Carrefour's Sauce poivre is a pepper‑flavored condiment belonging to the Dressings and sauces family. Per 100 g it supplies 436 kcal, 45 g of fat (including 3.6 g saturated fat), 1 g protein and 0.9 g fiber, while its sugar (3.6 g) and salt (1.7 g) levels are lower than many sauces, but the fat and energy are markedly higher than the average dressing. The sauce is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and contains several food‑industry additives such as the colour carotenoid (E160), citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415), and it lists egg yolk and mustard as allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal436 kcal

Fat45 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates7.4 g

Sugars3.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dressing, this sauce contains roughly four times more fat (45 g vs 12 g), about three times the saturated fat, double the calories, but has considerably less sugar and salt than typical sauces.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, jaune d'_œuf_ de poules élevées en plein air 4%, sucre, poivre noir 2,75%, amidon de maïs, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique), Armagnac, sel, épaississants : gomme guar – gomme xanthane, colorant : caroténoïdes, extrait de pomme.

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