
Product Insights
Sambal Oelek is a Dutch-market hot chili condiment composed of 88 % chili peppers, 10.6 % salt, a small amount of acetic acid and potassium sorbate as a preservative. It belongs to the “fat and sauces” and “dressings and sauces” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing tier, reflecting its high sodium level (10.6 g per 100 g) but low fat (1.2 g), sugars (3.5 g) and energy (53 kcal). While the product is vegan and contains no added sugars, the elevated salt and presence of a synthetic preservative may be drawbacks for health‑conscious consumers.
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Nutritional Values
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Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average hot‑sauce category, this Sambal Oelek contains far less fat (1.2 g vs 12.0 g), saturated fat (0.3 g vs 2.1 g), sugars (3.5 g vs 11.0 g) and energy (53 kcal vs 183 kcal), but its salt level (10.6 g) is more than double the typical 5.0 g per 100 g.
Ingredients
88% chilipepers, 10,6% zout, voedingszuur: azijnzuur; conserveermiddel: kaliumsorbaat.
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