Why is the tomato sauce classified as NOVA 3 and what additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 3 because it is made from whole foods that undergo limited processing such as grilling and concentration, but no industrial additives or preservatives are listed; the ingredient list contains only natural components.

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

With 5.6 g of sugars and 1.08 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds modest carbohydrate load and a moderate sodium amount, which can be accommodated in a controlled‑portion plan for diabetes or hypertension but should be counted toward daily limits.

Is the possible presence of soy, cashew and celery a concern for people with those allergies?

The label states that trace amounts of soy, cashew and celery may be present, so individuals with proven allergies to any of these foods should avoid the product or consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

Alnatura • 370 g

Tomatensauce Gegrilltes Gemüse 350M

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

This organic, vegan tomato sauce with grilled vegetables comes in a 370 g glass jar and is made from 65 % tomatoes, grilled red pepper, zucchini, double‑concentrated tomato purée and a touch of extra‑virgin olive oil, cane sugar, sea salt and herbs. It belongs to the “fat and sauces” and “dressings and sauces” groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as a NOVA 3 product, indicating a moderately processed food. Nutritionally it is low in fat (2.4 g), saturated fat (0.4 g) and salt (1.08 g) per 100 g, well below typical sauce averages, yet it contains added sugar (5.6 g) and moderate sodium, which may be a concern for sugar‑restricted or hypertensive diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal57 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates6.2 g

Sugars5.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, this tomato‑vegetable sauce contains far less fat (2.4 g vs 12 g), sugar (5.6 g vs 11 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 5 g) per 100 g, while offering slightly higher fiber (1.9 g vs 1.4 g) and markedly fewer calories (57 kcal vs 183 kcal).

Ingredients

Tomaten* 65%, Paprika* gegrillt 12%, Zucchini* gegrillt 6,5%, Tomatenmark* zweifach konzentriert 6,5%, Paprika*, Zwiebeln* 2%, natives Olivenöl extra*, Rohrohrzucker*, Meersalz, Knoblauch*, Basilikum*, Zitronensaftkonzentrat* *aus biologischer Landwirtschaft. Kann Spuren von Soja, Cashewnuss und Sellerie enthalten.

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