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

It is made from refined ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, modified tapioca starch and pickled garlic, and includes the food additive E260 (acetic acid), which together with multiple processing steps place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

How does the sugar and salt content in this sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 55 g of sugar and 10.75 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and raise blood pressure, so it should be used only sparingly or avoided by people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Is the garlic in this product a concern for people with garlic allergies?

The sauce contains both ground garlic (6 %) and pickled garlic (5 %), so anyone with a garlic allergy should avoid it as the ingredient can trigger allergic reactions.

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Original Sweet Chilli Sauce

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Product Insights

Original Sweet Chilli Sauce by Blue Dragon is a sweet‑hot condiment classified under the Dressings and sauces group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its very high sugar (55 g/100 g) and salt (10.75 g/100 g) levels despite low fat and modest fiber. While it can add flavor to meals, consumers should be aware of its excessive sugar and salt content and consider it an occasional additive rather than a health‑focused sauce.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal230 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars55 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content of 55 g per 100 g is about five times the average 10.95 g for similar sauces, and its salt at 10.75 g per 100 g is more than double the category average of 5.02 g, while its fat is relatively low.

Ingredients

Water, Red Chillies (20%), Sugar, Glucose-Fructose Syrup, Ground Garlic (6%), Pickled Garlic (5%) [Garlic, Water, Salt, Acid (Acetic Acid)], Modified Tapioca Starch, Acid (Acetic Acid), Salt. Allergy Advice: May contain sace nd nuts.

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