Why is Homann Hamburger Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The sauce is made from refined rapeseed oil, sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, modified starch and several additives such as guar gum (E412), citric acid (E330), carrot‑derived colour (E160a) and a natural flavouring blend, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and place it in the NOVA 4 category.

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

With 13 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce can cause a rapid rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while its 1.48 g of salt (about 590 mg of sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the milk protein in this sauce a concern for people with dairy allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the ingredient list includes a milk protein derivative, which can trigger reactions in individuals allergic to dairy and may contain lactose; therefore, the sauce should be avoided by anyone with a confirmed dairy allergy or significant lactose intolerance.

Homann • 430ml

Hamburger Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Homann Hamburger Sauce is a condiment placed in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, offering very high fat (37 g/100 g) and sugar (13 g/100 g) that deliver 405 kcal per 100 g, while its salt level is modest and it includes a small proportion of white cabbage. The sauce provides a rich, creamy flavor but its high fat and sugar and limited protein make it best used sparingly as a flavor enhancer rather than a nutritional staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal405 kcal

Fat37 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars13 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average burger sauce, this Homann sauce contains over three times more fat (37 g vs 12 g) and markedly more sugar (13 g vs 11 g), while its salt content is considerably lower (1.5 g vs 5 g) and it provides roughly double the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

35% Rapsöl, Wasser, 18,7% Weißkraut, Zucker, Branntweinessig, Glukose-Fruktose-Sirup, modifizierte Stärke, Speisesalz, Milcheiweißerzeugnis, Gewürze, Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl; natürliches Aroma, Säuerungsmittel: Citronensäure; Farbstoff: Carotin. Kann Spuren von Senf, Ei, Sellerie, Schalenfrüchte, Sesam und Soja enthalten.

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