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

The sauce includes refined sugar, modified corn starch, a lactic‑acid food acidifier and several industrially processed ingredients such as concentrated tomato and spice blends, which together place it in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this sauce affect people with heart‑related dietary concerns?

At 5.7 g saturated fat per 100 g, the sauce can raise LDL cholesterol and is considered high for heart‑healthy diets, whereas its low salt level of 0.7 g per 100 g is favorable for blood‑pressure management.

Is Sauce Korma suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or other strict diets?

The product is gluten‑free and contains no artificial colourings, but it includes dairy ingredients (liquid and thick cream) and may contain traces of nuts or peanuts, so it is not suitable for vegan or strict nut‑free diets.

Pataks • 450 g

Sauce Korma

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Pataks Sauce Korma is a ready‑to‑serve Indian‑style curry sauce packaged in glass and belongs to the “Dressings and sauces” group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, providing 148 kcal per 100 g, 11 g total fat (5.7 g saturated), 6.7 g sugars, 0.7 g salt, 1.2 g protein and 1.1 g fiber. The sauce is gluten‑free and free of artificial colourings but contains milk and may have traces of nuts or peanuts, with high saturated fat and moderate sugar and salt levels making it less suitable for low‑fat or low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat5.7 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars6.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average sauces in its category, this Korma sauce has lower total sugar (6.7 g vs 10.94 g) and slightly lower total fat (11 g vs 12.05 g), but its saturated fat (5.7 g) is nearly three times the average (2.15 g) while its salt content (0.7 g) is well below the typical 5.14 g.

Ingredients

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