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

The sauce combines refined wheat flour, multiple vegetable oils, a complex spice blend and a flavor enhancer, all of which are industrially processed ingredients; the only listed additive is monosodium glutamate (E621), which qualifies it as an ultra‑processed product under the NOVA 4 classification.

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

With only 0.17 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce adds negligible carbohydrate load for diabetics, but its 4.3 g of salt is relatively high and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, making it unsuitable for strict low‑sodium or hypertension‑controlled diets.

Is the wheat flour in this product a concern for gluten‑intolerant consumers?

Yes. The ingredient list includes fortified wheat flour, which contains gluten, so the sauce is not safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

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Chinese Curry Sauce Concentrate

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Chinese Curry Sauce Concentrate is a savory condiment classified in the ‘Fat and sauces’ and ‘Dressings and sauces’ groups, offering a concentrated blend of wheat flour, rapeseed and palm oils, curry spices, and a small amount of coconut cream. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is marked as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of added monosodium glutamate (E621) as a flavor enhancer. While its sugar is very low and fiber slightly exceeds the category average, the product is high in salt (4.3 g per 100 g) and contains gluten and mustard allergens, which may limit suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal99 kcal

Fat7.5 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates7.2 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this sauce contains far less sugar (0.17 g vs 10.95 g), lower fat (7.5 g vs 12.0 g), slightly less saturated fat (2.0 g vs 2.1 g), reduced salt (4.3 g vs 5.0 g) and fewer calories (99 kcal vs 183 kcal), while providing a bit more fiber than the average.

Ingredients

Fortified Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Rapeseed Oil, Palm Oil, Curry Powder (12%) (Coriander, Turmeric, Cumin, Gram Flour, Salt, Fenugreek, Black Pepper, Chilli, Garlic, Fennel Seed, Mustard, Star Anise), Salt, Water, Flavour Enhancer: Monosodium Glutamate (E621), Coconut Cream (1.5%), Onion Powder, Spice (0.5%).

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