Why is Hoisin & garlic stir fry sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The sauce combines refined sugars, glucose‑fructose syrup, soybean paste, wheat‑based soy sauce and a caramel colour (E150a), all of which are industrially processed ingredients; together with multiple flavour enhancers and preservatives, they place the product in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 21.6 g of sugars per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for uncontrolled diabetes, while the 1.4 g of salt may contribute to elevated blood pressure, so both groups should use the sauce sparingly and monitor their intake.

Is the soy in this sauce a concern for individuals with soy allergy?

Yes, soybeans are listed as an ingredient and are highlighted as an allergen; the product also contains soy‑derived soy sauce, so anyone with a soy allergy should avoid it.

Blue Dragon • 120g

Hoisin &garlic stir fry sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hoisin & garlic stir fry sauce is a savory, plant‑based condiment belonging to the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ groups in the French PNNS classification. With a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 4, the sauce is considered ultra‑processed and contains 21.6 g of sugars and 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, while providing low fat (1.25 g) and saturated fat (0.25 g). It is certified vegan and vegetarian but includes added glucose‑fructose syrup, soy, wheat, and the food colour E150a, which may be problematic for people avoiding gluten, soy or synthetic additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars31.6 g

Fruits & Vegetables16 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for condiments, this sauce contains roughly double the sugar and carbohydrate levels while delivering markedly lower fat, saturated fat, salt and energy.

Ingredients

water, sugar, glucose-fructose syrup, soybean paste (6.5%) [water, soya beans, rice, salt], white rice vinegar, light soy sauce (4.5%) [water, salt, soya beans, roasted wheat, sugar, alcohol], spring onion (4.5%.), modified maize starch, concentrated tomato paste, garlic purée (1.5%), ging purée, toasted sesame oil (1%), colour plain caramel), spices (0.6%), yeast extract paste, salt

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