Why is Classic Southern Madras classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The sauce is placed in NOVA group 3 because its ingredients are combined and cooked, but it does not include isolated food substances or additives; the product lists zero additives, so the classification reflects the processing level rather than the presence of additives.

How does the relatively high fat content affect heart‑healthy or weight‑management diets?

With 16.5 g of fat per 100 g, the sauce contributes a significant amount of calories from fat, which can increase total daily fat intake; people following heart‑healthy or calorie‑restricted plans should use it sparingly and balance it with lower‑fat foods.

Is Classic Southern Madras suitable for a vegan diet, and does it contain any hidden animal‑derived ingredients?

All listed ingredients, onion, tomatoes, sunflower oil, garlic, ginger, coriander seeds, tomato paste, spices, tamarind paste, and sugar, are plant‑based, so the sauce is compatible with a vegan diet; there are no hidden animal‑derived components identified on the label.

Spice Tailor • 300g

Classic Southern Madras

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Classic Southern Madras is a South‑Indian style curry sauce marketed by Spice Tailor, falling under the ‘Fat and sauces’ (dressings and sauces) group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a moderately processed product, with modest protein (1.7 g) and a high fiber content of 3 g per 100 g, while providing 78 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes. However, the sauce is relatively high in fat at 16.5 g per 100 g and contains 2.9 g of sugars, so it should be used in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical curry sauces, this sauce contains more fat (16.5 g vs 12 g) but far less sugar (2.9 g vs 11 g) and salt (0.05 g vs 5 g), while offering higher fiber (3 g vs 1.4 g) and similar energy.

Ingredients

Onion (35%), Tomatoes (29%), Sunflower Oil, Garlic, Ginger, Ground Coriander Seeds, Tomato Paste, Ground Spices (1.5%), Chilli Powder, Salt, Dried Whole Spices (Red Chilli, Black Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Curry Leaves, Green Cardamom), Ground Black Pepper, Concentrated Tamarind Paste, Curry Leaves, Green Chilli, Sugar

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35%

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