Why is Sauce crudites nature legere classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dressing combines refined ingredients such as rapeseed oil, fermented milk, egg yolk and several processed stabilisers; it contains modified starch, xanthan gum (E415), pectin (E440) and an unspecified additive in the E14xx group, which are typical of ultra-processed foods, leading to its NOVA 4 classification.

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

With 3.5 g of sugar and 2.6 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a modest amount of carbohydrate but a relatively high amount of sodium; diabetics should monitor portion size to keep sugar intake low, while people with hypertension should limit consumption because the sodium contribution can raise blood pressure.

Is the mustard in this sauce a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes - the formulation includes Dijon mustard at 4.2% of the product, which is a listed allergen; anyone diagnosed with a mustard allergy should avoid this dressing.

Bénédicta • 295 g

Sauce crudités nature légère

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Light natural crudites sauce from Benedicta is a light, natural salad dressing that falls under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces categories. It receives a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), containing moderate fat, low sugar and salt compared with average condiments, but it also carries a high salt level rating, includes milk, egg and mustard allergens, and features additives such as modified starch, xanthan gum (E415) and pectin (E440). Overall, the product offers fewer sugars and less saturated fat than typical sauces while being free of preservatives, yet its low Nutri-Score, elevated sodium rating and presence of several allergens make it unsuitable for some health-conscious or allergy-sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal153 kcal

Fat13.9 g

Saturated Fat1.1 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars3.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this dressing provides about 151 kcal per 100 g (lower than the typical 183 kcal), only 3.5 g of sugar (about one third of the 10.9 g average), 2.6 g of salt (about half the 5.0 g average) and 1.1 g of saturated fat (roughly half the 2.14 g average).

Ingredients

Eau, huile de colza, lait fermenté, vinaigre de vin blanc, moutarde de Dijon 4,2% (eau, graine de moutarde, vinaigre d'alcool, sel), vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, sel, jaunes d'œufs de poules élevées en plein air pasteurisés 1,4%, amidon modifié, stabilisants : gomme xanthane, pectine, Sans conservateur.

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