Why is Douceur à base d'Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP saveur figue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The glaze is made from cooked grape must, balsamic vinegar, modified corn starch, fig pulp and natural flavor, all of which are industrially processed ingredients, and it includes the preservative additive E14xx and sulphite compounds, which places it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar content of this balsamic fig glaze affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 47 g of sugar per 100 ml, the glaze can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for diabetes management, and while its salt is low, the excess sugar can contribute to weight gain and indirectly raise blood pressure, so it should be used only in very small amounts by people with these conditions.

Is this fig‑flavored balsamic glaze suitable for a vegan or vegetarian diet, and are there any allergen concerns?

All listed ingredients, cooked grape must, balsamic vinegar, corn starch, fig pulp and natural flavor, are plant‑based, so the product is vegan and vegetarian, but it contains sulphites, which can trigger reactions in sulphite‑sensitive individuals, and the additive E14xx may be of concern for some consumers.

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Douceur à base d'"Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP" saveur figue

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This product is a fig‑flavored balsamic glaze marketed as “Douceur à base d'Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP,” belonging to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups of the PNNS classification. It is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and carries an additive (E14xx) along with sulphite preservatives, delivering a very high sugar load of 47 g per 100 ml while remaining low in fat (0.5 g), saturated fat (0.1 g) and salt (0.17 g). The glaze is plant‑based and vegan‑compatible, but the presence of sulphites and the excessive sugar make it unsuitable for low‑sugar or sulphite‑sensitive diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars47 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (10.95 g sugar, 12.01 g fat, 5.02 g salt per 100 g), this glaze contains about four times more sugar (47 g/100 ml) while its fat (0.5 g) and salt (0.17 g) are dramatically lower than typical products.

Ingredients

Moût de raisin cuit (contient SULFITES), Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP 35% (vinaigre de vin (contient SULFITES), moût de raisin cuit (contient SULFITES)), amidon modifié de mais, pulpe concentrée de figues 0.5%, arôme naturel.

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Douceur à base d'"Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP"

Auchan, Auchan Gourmet, Mmm!

0.25 l