Why is Tomatensauce Klassik classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is manufactured from cooked tomato puree with added ingredients such as water, onion, salt, sugar, spices and natural flavorings, which are typical of processed foods; these additions move it into the NOVA 3 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tomatensauce Klassik affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 8.9 g of sugars and 1.18 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce can raise blood‑glucose levels and contribute to sodium intake, so people with diabetes or high blood pressure should use it sparingly and balance it with lower‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is Tomatensauce Klassik suitable for strict vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified vegan and contains no animal‑derived ingredients or gluten, making it suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets; however, its 9.4 g of carbohydrates (mostly sugars) makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen, and while it is likely acceptable for halal consumers, no specific halal certification is listed.

EDEKA Bio • 350ml

Tomatensauce Klassik

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tomatensauce Klassik is a plant‑based tomato sauce marketed by EDEKA Bio, classified in the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is considered a processed product (NOVA 3), containing 5.6 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 8.9 g sugars and 1.18 g salt per 100 g, with a relatively high dietary fiber content of 4 g. Compared with typical sauces, it is lower in energy, fat, sugar and salt, but its moderate protein level and organic vegan formulation make it a suitable option for those seeking a lower‑calorie, plant‑based condiment, though the C rating indicates room for nutritional improvement.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal103 kcal

Fat5.6 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates9.4 g

Sugars8.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato sauce, this product contains about 2 g less sugar, 6 g less fat, and over three times less salt per 100 g, while providing double the fiber.

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375 g