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

It is considered ultra‑processed because the recipe includes refined vegetable oil, modified starch, added sugars, multiple flavorings and preservatives; the label lists the additives E202 (potassium sorbate), E270 (lactic acid) and E385 (coloring), which are typical of highly processed sauces.

How does the salt content in this sauce affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides about 28 % of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so regular consumption could contribute significantly to blood‑pressure elevation in people who need to limit salt.

Is the Roquefort cheese used in this sauce a concern for individuals with a milk allergy?

Yes, Roquefort is an AOC‑protected blue cheese made from sheep’s milk, and the product lists milk as an allergen, so anyone allergic to milk should avoid this sauce.

Bénédicta • 260 g

Bénédicta Sauce au bleu le pot de 260 g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Benedicta Blue Cheese Sauce, a 260 g French cheese‑based condiment, belongs to the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its high fat content (53.4 g per 100 g), moderate saturated fat (4.6 g), low sugars (2.5 g) and 1.4 g of salt, while providing 506 kcal and only 1.5 g of protein per 100 g. The formulation contains eggs, milk (from Roquefort) and mustard as allergens, includes additives E202, E270 and E385, and its overall Eco‑Score is D.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal506 kcal

Fat53.4 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates4.4 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical cheese sauces, this product contains roughly four times more fat (53.4 g vs 12 g), over twice the saturated fat, far less sugar (2.5 g vs 10.9 g) and about one‑third the salt, resulting in a caloric value more than double the category average.

Ingredients

huile de colza, eau, jaune d'_oeufs_, Roquefort AOC 3,2% (_lait_), vinaigre d'alcool, _moutarde_ de Dijon (eau, graines de _moutarde_, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), sucre, amidon modifié, sel, acidifiant: acide lactique, arômes, poivre blanc, échalotes, conservateur : sorbate de potassium, persil, antioxydant : E385.

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