Why is Signature chicken gravy classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined starch, maltodextrin, flavorings, anti‑caking agents and added colour, all of which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; the listed additives are E150a (plain caramel colour), E551 (silicon dioxide) and E552 (calcium silicate).

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

With 10.99 g of salt per 100 g, the gravy far exceeds the daily recommended limit of about 6 g, so it can raise blood pressure and should be avoided or used only in very small amounts by people with hypertension.

Is Signature chicken gravy suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets?

No, the gravy contains milk‑derived ingredients (lactose, milk protein, skimmed milk powder) and flavorings that list barley and wheat, making it non‑vegan and not gluten‑free, and its high carbohydrate level (62 g per 100 g) also makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Schwartz • 155 g

Signature chicken gravy

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Signature chicken gravy is a dehydrated sauce positioned in the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces family of foods. It is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) and carries no Nutri‑Score, while its nutrient profile shows modest fat (5.7 g) and high protein (8 g) per 100 g but very high salt (10.99 g) and calories (333 kcal). The gravy is low in sugar compared with typical sauces, yet its carbohydrate load (62 g) and sodium level make it unsuitable for low‑salt or low‑carb diets.

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal333 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat0.9 g

Carbohydrates62 g

Sugars5.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dehydrated sauce, this gravy contains far less sugar (5.5 g vs 10.95 g per 100 g) but almost double the salt (10.99 g vs 5.02 g) and considerably more calories (333 kcal vs 183 kcal).

Ingredients

Starch, Maltodextrin, Flavourings (contains BARLEY, WHEAT, Natural Flavourings, Fat Powder (Sunflower Oil, Lactose (from MILK), MILK Protein, Skimmed MILK Powder, Colour (Plain Caramel), Spices (Dried Onion, Black Pepper), Sea Salt, Anti-caking Agents (Calcium Silicate, Silicon Dioxide), Sunflower Oil, Herbs (Sage, Parsley)

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