Why is Bolognaise Veggie classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is assigned to NOVA group 3 because it undergoes industrial processing such as extraction, concentration and blending of tomato pulp, purée, vegetables and soy protein; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), which acts as an acidity regulator.

Is the soy protein in this sauce a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, the product contains textured soy protein, which is a common allergen; anyone diagnosed with a soy allergy should avoid the sauce.

Can this sauce be included in vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb diets?

The sauce is vegan, contains no gluten, and provides relatively low carbohydrate levels (about 6 g per 100 g), so it fits well within vegan, gluten-free and low-carb dietary patterns.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 350 g

Bolognaise Veggie

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Bolognaise Veggie is an organic, tomato-based sauce enriched with carrots, onions, herbs and textured soy protein, marketed as a vegetarian alternative to traditional meat Bolognese. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces PNNS group, carries a Nutri-Score of A and is placed in NOVA group 3, offering low sugars (3.9 g/100 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g/100 g) and a modest protein content (2.4 g/100 g), while its sodium level is moderate at 0.92 g/100 g and it includes soy, a known allergen. The product is certified organic and fully vegan, making it suitable for plant-based diets, but consumers with soy allergy should avoid it.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal51 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, Bolognaise Veggie delivers far less sugar (3.9 g vs 10.95 g), considerably lower salt (0.92 g vs 5.02 g), similar protein (2.4 g vs 2.1 g) and only about 51 kcal of energy per 100 g versus the average 183 kcal.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates* 48.5% (tomates*, purée de tomates*, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), purée de tomates mi-réduite* 23.5%, oignons* 8%, carottes* 8%, eau, protéines de _soja_ texturées* 3%, sel marin, purée d'ail*, sucre de canne*, huile d'olive* vierge extra, persil*, huile de tournesol*, basilic*, thym*, origan*, laurier*, poivre noir*. *Ingrédient bio.

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