Why is Rich Hoisin Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It contains added refined sugar, glucose‑fructose syrup, modified maize starch, acetic acid and caramel colour (E150a), all of which are industrial ingredients that place the product in the ultra‑processed category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Rich Hoisin Sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The 60 g of sugars per 100 ml can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, while the 8 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium limits, so people with diabetes or high blood pressure should limit consumption to very small amounts.

Based on the ingredients, is Rich Hoisin Sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑carb diets?

The sauce is certified vegan, but it contains wheat flour and a high proportion of carbohydrates and sugars, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or low‑carb diets.

Blue Dragon • 250 ml

Rich Hoisin Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Rich Hoisin Sauce is a vegan condiment from Thailand, sold in 250 ml PET bottles and classified in the ‘Dressings and sauces’ sub‑group of the ‘Fat and sauces’ PNNS family. It delivers 310 kcal per 100 ml, with 60 g of sugars and 8 g of salt, low fat (2 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g), and 22 % fruits, vegetables and legumes, but it is an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of E. These nutritional characteristics make it useful for adding flavor, yet the very high sugar and salt levels mean it should be used sparingly, especially by those monitoring calorie, sugar or sodium intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal310 kcal

Fat2 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates70 g

Sugars60 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce (≈10.9 g sugar, 5 g salt and 12 g fat per 100 g), Rich Hoisin Sauce contains about five times more sugar, over 50 % more salt, and considerably less fat.

Ingredients

Sugar, Water, Soybean Paste (22%) [Water, Ground Fermented Soybeans (6%), Salt, Wheat Flour], Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Salt, Ground Sesame Seeds, Modified Maize Starch, Acid (Acetic Acid), Colour (Plain Caramel), Spices.

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190ml