Why is Tomato and basil sauce classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes foods made with processed ingredients such as cooked or blended vegetables, and this sauce is prepared by mixing tomato puree, water, onion, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, basil, sugar and salt; no additives are listed on the label.

How does the salt content of this sauce affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1.75 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce contributes a significant portion of the recommended maximum daily sodium intake, so people with hypertension should limit their portion size or choose a lower‑salt alternative.

Is this tomato and basil sauce suitable for a vegan diet?

All ingredients, tomato puree, water, onion, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, basil, sugar and salt, are plant‑based, and the product is labeled vegetarian; therefore it can be considered vegan even though it is not explicitly certified.

Waitrose • 350g

Tomato and basil sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Waitrose’s Tomato and basil sauce comes in a 350 g recyclable plastic pot and is marketed as a vegetarian condiment for pasta and other dishes. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” dietary family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering low saturated fat (0.2 g) and modest fiber (0.9 g) while providing only 66 kcal per 100 g, but its salt level of 1.75 g is considered high. The sauce’s modest fat and sugar content make it a relatively light option, yet consumers watching sodium should use it sparingly.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal66 kcal

Fat3.3 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average tomato‑based sauce (12 g fat, 10.9 g sugars, 5 g salt and 183 kcal per 100 g), this Waitrose sauce contains only 3.3 g fat, 5.2 g sugars, 1.75 g salt and 66 kcal, making it markedly lower in all those macronutrients.

Ingredients

Tomató NUTRITION (76%), water, onion, rapeseed oil, garlic purée, || AS PREPARED basil, sugar, salt TYPICAL VALUES Energy 482k]

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500 g