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

The sauce combines refined tomato purée, modified corn starch, added sugars, vegetable oils and multiple processing steps such as cooking and concentration, which places it in NOVA 4. It lists three additives: E270 (lactic acid), E330 (citric acid) and E14xx, a natural flavouring agent.

How might the salt and added sugar content of this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 0.7 g of salt and 2.1 g of added sugars per 100 g, the sauce contributes a moderate amount of sodium and extra carbohydrates. For hypertensive individuals, the salt can raise blood pressure if consumed in large portions, and for diabetics the added sugars add to the carbohydrate load, so portion control is advised.

Is the Bolognaise sauce suitable for a gluten‑free, vegan or keto diet?

No. The product contains cooked beef and milk, so it is not vegan; the label warns of possible gluten traces, making it unsuitable for a strict gluten‑free diet; and with 6.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it exceeds typical keto limits.

Carrefour • 420 g

Bolognaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Bolognaise is a ready‑to‑use meat‑based tomato pasta sauce sold by Carrefour that contains cooked beef, tomatoes and vegetables. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of B, but is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Nutritionally it provides moderate protein (3.7 g/100 g) and fiber (1 g/100 g) while keeping sugars relatively low (4.2 g/100 g), yet its salt (0.7 g/100 g) and added sugars (2.1 g/100 g) are notable, and it contains three additives (E270, E330, E14xx) and allergens (celery, gluten, milk).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars4.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, this Bolognaise sauce contains far less fat, salt and sugars while providing more protein than the category average.

Ingredients

Purée de tomates mi-réduite 25,7%, pulpe de tomates 25% (tomates, jus de tomates, acidifiant : acide citrique), eau, viande bovine cuite 13%, carottes 4,5%, oignons 4,5%, amidon modifié de maïs, sucre, huile de colza, sel, persil, acidifiant : acide lactique, arôme naturel, ail, poivre, romarin, laurier, thym. Peut contenir des traces de céréales contenant du gluten (blé), soja, céleri et lait.

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