How does the sugar content in this balsamic vinegar affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 24 g of sugar per 100 ml can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, making it a poor choice for people managing diabetes, whereas the very low salt (0.1 g) is acceptable for hypertension but does not offset the high sugar impact.

Is the presence of sulphites in this product a concern for people with allergies?

Yes, sulphites can trigger respiratory or skin reactions in sensitive individuals, so anyone with a known sulphite allergy should avoid this vinegar or consult a healthcare professional before use.

Is this balsamic vinegar suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets?

It is fully certified vegan and vegetarian, containing only wine vinegar and cooked grape must, with no animal-derived ingredients.

Tesco • 250ml

Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Tesco Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is sold in a 250 ml glass bottle, produced in Italy and certified PGI, vegan and vegetarian. It belongs to the “Fat and sauces” food group, carries a NOVA 2 classification and provides 24 g of sugars per 100 ml while containing virtually no fat, saturated fat, and only 0.1 g of salt along with 1 g of protein. While it offers a traditional, richly flavored condiment, the high sugar level makes it unsuitable for low‑sugar diets and the sulphite allergen may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal100 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars24 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this balsamic vinegar contains roughly double the sugar (24 g vs 10.95 g per 100 ml) while delivering virtually no fat and only a fraction of the typical salt level.

Ingredients

Wine Vinegar (_Sulphites_), Cooked Grape Must (_Sulphites_).

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Mazzetti

250 ml