Why is Garofalo sauce tomate truffe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines many refined components such as tomato pulp, concentrated lemon juice, added sugar, natural flavourings and a firming agent (calcium chloride, listed as E509), which are typical criteria for the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

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

With 7.4 g of sugar and 1.3 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate amount of carbohydrates and sodium; diabetics should count the sugar toward their daily limit, and hypertensive individuals should monitor portion size to keep salt intake within recommended levels.

Is the ricotta in this sauce a concern for people with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the sauce contains 2 % Ricotta Romana AOP, which is a dairy ingredient and is flagged as a milk allergen, so it should be avoided by anyone allergic to milk or sensitive to lactose.

Garofalo • 185 g

Garofalo sauce tomate truffe

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Garofalo sauce tomate truffe is a tomato‑based pasta sauce enriched with Ricotta Romana AOP and summer white truffles, belonging to the Fat and sauces PNNS group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, featuring added sugar, natural flavourings and calcium chloride (E509) as a firming agent. While it offers a relatively low fat, salt and sugar content compared with typical sauces and provides 73.7% fruits‑vegetables‑legumes and 2.6 g fiber per 100 g, it also contains milk allergens and a moderate amount of saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal118 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates8.1 g

Sugars7.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pasta sauces, this sauce contains markedly less fat, salt, sugar and calories while offering higher fiber and fruit‑vegetable content.

Ingredients

Pulpe et purée de tomate 72%, huile de tournesol, oignons, tomates semi-séchées, sucre, RICOTTA ROMANA AOP (LAIT) 2%, truffes blanches d'été 1,7% (Tuber aestivum), sel, jus de cuisson des truffes d'été (eau, sel), ail, jus de citron concentré, arômes naturels, affermissant : chlorure de calcium.

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