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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation combines refined rapeseed oil, brined vegetables, egg yolk and several industrial ingredients such as added sugars, modified corn starch and three food‑additives (E260 acetic acid, E330 citric acid and a preservative coded E14xx), which are typical of highly industrially formulated sauces.

How does the sugar and salt content of this sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The sauce provides only 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g, far below the average for similar sauces, so its impact on blood‑glucose levels is minimal, but it contains 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate amount that can contribute to sodium intake and should be monitored by individuals with high blood pressure.

Is the egg yolk ingredient a problem for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes. Egg yolk accounts for about 4.8 % of the formula and the allergen information flags eggs, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this tartar sauce.

Auchan • 0.244 kg

Sauce tartare

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce tartare is a pre‑packaged condiment sold by Auchan and belongs to the dressings and sauces family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 rating, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with very high fat (57 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (4.6 g), moderate salt (1.4 g), low sugars (1.9 g), low protein (1.1 g) and allergens including egg and mustard. While it benefits from an EcoScore of A and contains vegetable oil, pickles, capers and natural flavorings, the high fat and salt content limit its nutritional appeal.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal535 kcal

Fat57 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates4 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce in its category, this tartar sauce has dramatically more fat (57 g vs 12 g per 100 g) and saturated fat, but considerably less sugar and salt.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, jaune d'ŒUF issus de poules élevées en plein air 4,8%, cornichons en saumure (cornichons 3%, eau, sel, acidifiant : acide acétique), câpres en saumure (câpres 2,2%, eau, sel, vinaigre d'alcool), sucre, oignons déshydratés, amidon modifié de maïs, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, vinaigre de vin blanc, MOUTARDE de Dijon (eau, graines de MOUTARDE, vinaigre d'alcool, sel, acidifiant : acide citrique), échalotes déshydratées, persil déshydraté, arôme naturel d'oignon, poivre, arôme naturel, arôme naturel de plantes aromatiques avec autres arômes naturels (contient MOUTARDE), arôme naturel de plantes aromatiques (contient MOUTARDE).

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