Why is Chair de Tomates au Basilic classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is labeled NOVA 4 because it contains several non‑natural ingredients such as added sunflower oil, cane sugar, potato starch and a natural basil flavour, plus the food additive E330 (citric acid) used as an acidifier; these processing steps move it beyond minimally processed categories.

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

With 4 g of sugar and 0.98 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce is lower in both nutrients than many comparable condiments, but the sugar can still raise blood glucose levels in diabetics and the salt contributes to overall sodium intake, so portion control is advisable for those managing blood sugar or blood pressure.

Is the presence of gluten and possible traces of celery, milk or mustard a concern for individuals with specific allergies?

Yes; the product lists gluten as an allergen and notes possible traces of celery, milk and mustard, so anyone with gluten intolerance or allergies to celery, dairy or mustard should avoid it or check with the manufacturer for cross‑contamination details.

Auchan, Auchan Bio • 0.4 kg

Chair de Tomates au Basilic

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Chair de Tomates au Basilic is an organic tomato‑based sauce with basil, packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold by Auchan. It belongs to the ‘Fat and sauces’/‘Dressings and sauces’ group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, but is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes added sunflower oil, cane sugar, potato starch, a natural basil flavour, and the additive E330 (citric acid). Nutritionally it is low in fat (1.8 g), saturated fat (0.4 g), sugar (4 g) and salt (0.98 g) per 100 g, provides 2.5 g of fiber and 1.3 g of protein, yet it contains gluten and may have traces of celery, milk and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal47 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates5.2 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar sauces, this tomato‑basil sauce contains about 64% less sugar, 85% less fat, 81% less saturated fat and 80% less salt per 100 g, while offering roughly double the fiber but slightly less protein.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates* 91% (tomate origine France), oignons*, huile de tournesol*, sel marin, sucre de canne*, épices* et plantes aromatiques* 0,3% (dont basilic* 0,18%), amidon de pomme de terre*, arôme naturel de basilic 0,03%, acidifiant : acide citrique. * biologique Traces éventuelles de céleri, lait, moutarde.

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