Why is Sambal Oelek feurig scharf classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes ingredients that are not used in traditional home cooking, such as refined cane sugar, citric acid and carob bean gum (a thickener); these processed components place the product in the ultra-processed category.

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

With 11 g of sugar and 3.6 g of salt per 100 g, the paste can cause rapid blood-glucose spikes and increase sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should limit portions and consider lower-sugar, low-salt alternatives.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal or gluten-free?

The sambal is fully vegan and gluten-free, but it contains added cane sugar and apple concentrate, making it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen; halal status is not declared, so consumers requiring halal certification should verify with the manufacturer.

DmBio, dm • 150 g

Sambal Oelek feurig scharf

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sambal Oelek feurig scharf is an organic, vegan chili paste made from 73% red peppers, water, apple concentrate, salt, lemon-citric acid, cane sugar, vinegar, tomato puree and a small amount of carob gum as thickener. It belongs to the Fat and sauces group, carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature and a high salt level of 3.6 g and sugar content of 11 g per 100 g. While the product offers very low fat (0.5 g) and a modest fiber content, its high salt and sugar, together with the presence of added sugar and acid, make it a condiment best used sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal56 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average hot sauces, this sambal contains slightly more sugar (11 g vs 10.95 g), far less fat (0.5 g vs 12.01 g) and lower salt (3.6 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

73% Bio Peperoni (80% Bio Peperoni rot, Wasser, Bio Apfelsaftkonzentrat, Salz, Säuerungsmittel: Bio Zitronensäure*, Bio Rohrohrzucker, Wasser, Bio Branntweinessig, 4,9% Bio Tomatenmark, Salz, Verdickungsmittel: Bio Johannisbrotkernmehl

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Sambal Oelek feurig scharf

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal56 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars11 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average hot sauces, this sambal contains slightly more sugar (11 g vs 10.95 g), far less fat (0.5 g vs 12.01 g) and lower salt (3.6 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

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