Why is the barbecue sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The sauce combines refined sugar, concentrated tomato puree, maltodextrin, and several processed ingredients, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; it also contains the additives E200 (preservative), E330 (citric acid) and E415 (xantham gum) as well as smoked maltodextrin.

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

At 26 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic diets, while the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g contributes to sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the soy sauce ingredient in this product a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes, the soy sauce component includes wheat, which contains gluten, so the sauce is not safe for those who must avoid gluten.

Marque Repère, Rustica • 280 g

Sauce barbecue

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Barbecue sauce, 280 g, is produced in Belgium by the Rustica (Marque Repère) brand and sold at Leclerc. It belongs to the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with low fat (0.9 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g) but a high sugar content (26 g) and moderate salt (1.5 g) per 100 g. The formulation includes additives E200, E330 and E415, traces of mustard, and allergens such as gluten and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal136 kcal

Fat0.9 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar level is more than double the average for barbecue sauces, while its fat and salt levels are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Eau , sucre , vinaigre d'alcool , purée de tomates double concentrée 8,1 % , mélasse , amidon de maïs , sel , sauce soja (eau, haricot de soja, blé, sel) , huile de colza , maltodextrine fumée , épaississant : gomme xanthane , acidifiant : acide citrique , épices , conservateur : E200 , arôme naturel d'oignon, arôme naturel d'ail, Traces de moutarde,

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