Why is Sweet Chilli Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce includes refined sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, modified maize starch, multiple acidity regulators and a listed additive, acetic acid (E260), all of which are characteristic of highly processed foods, leading to its NOVA‑4 classification.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sweet Chilli Sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 41.3 g of sugar and 1.85 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and increase sodium intake, so people managing diabetes or high blood pressure should use it sparingly or avoid it.

Is Sweet Chilli Sauce suitable for vegan, keto, or halal dietary patterns?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the sauce is suitable for vegetarians and may be vegan if the sugar is sourced from non‑animal origins; however, its high carbohydrate level (≈50 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for keto, and halal status depends on the sugar source, which is not specified.

ASIA SPECIALTIES • 300 g

SWEET CHILLI SAUCE

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sweet Chilli Sauce by Blue Dragon is a vegetarian condiment that falls under the Dressings and sauces family. It offers a very low fat content (0.4 g per 100 g) and minimal saturated fat, but it is extremely high in sugars (41.3 g) and provides a substantial amount of energy (620 kcal). The product is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA group 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high sugar and salt levels and the presence of the additive acetic acid (E260).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal247 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates49.6 g

Sugars41.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sauces, this Sweet Chilli Sauce contains about four times more sugar (41.3 g vs 10.95 g) and nearly three times the energy (620 kcal vs 183 kcal), while its fat (0.4 g) and salt (1.85 g) are lower than typical hot‑sauce averages.

Ingredients

sugar, water, glucose-fructose syrup, red chilli paste (11%) (red chillies, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid), garlic purée (garlic, sugar, salt, acidity regulator: acetic acid), modified maize starch, acidity regulator: acetic acid, salt,

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