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

The sauce combines refined tomato pulp, added sugars, modified corn starch, and a preservation system that includes citric acid (E330) and a second additive coded E14xx, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Basquaise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 5.3 g of sugar and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a modest amount of carbohydrates and sodium; diabetics should count the sugar within their daily carb allowance, while people managing high blood pressure should consider the salt contribution, especially when the sauce is used alongside other salty foods.

Based on its ingredient list, is Basquaise suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other specific dietary regimes?

All ingredients are plant‑derived and there are no wheat‑based components, so the sauce is appropriate for vegan and gluten‑free diets, although it is not certified kosher or halal.

Carrefour Classic, Carrefour • 420 g

Basquaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Basquaise is a ready‑to‑eat tomato‑vegetable sauce marketed by Carrefour Classic. It belongs to the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ groups, delivers 63 kcal per 100 g, with low fat (2.7 g) and saturated fat (0.4 g) but moderate sugars (5.3 g) and salt (0.9 g). The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and contains the additives E330 (citric acid) and E14xx, reflecting both its preservative content and lower nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal63 kcal

Fat2.7 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates7.9 g

Sugars5.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar sauces, this Basquaise sauce contains roughly half the sugar, less than a quarter of the fat, and significantly less salt than typical products.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates 56% (tomates, purée de tomates, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), eau, oignons 10,9%, poivrons rouges et verts 4%, purée de tomates mi-réduite 3%, huile de tournesol, courgettes 2,7%, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, persil, thym, basilic, ail, poivre.

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