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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the formulation includes refined oils, multiple stabilisers, preservatives and acidity regulators such as xanthan gum (E415), potassium sorbate (E202), acetic acid (E260) and citric acid (E330), which are typical of highly processed food products.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this sauce affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 7.5 g of sugar and 2.2 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce contributes a moderate carbohydrate load but still counts toward daily sodium limits; diabetics should monitor portion size for sugar intake, and people with hypertension should consider the salt content, which exceeds the recommended 0.5 g per serving for low‑sodium diets.

Is Finest Tartare Sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or mustard‑free diets?

No; the sauce contains double cream (milk), dried egg yolk and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and it also includes mustard flour, so it is not safe for those with a mustard allergy.

Tesco Finest

Finest Tartare Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Finest Tartare Sauce is a ready‑to‑serve condiment classified under the PNNS groups "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces". It delivers a high fat content of 31.5 g per 100 g, with moderate saturated fat (3.4 g), modest sugar (7.5 g) and salt (2.2 g), resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and an energy value of 324 kcal per 100 g. The product is ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), contains five additives and allergens such as milk, egg, gluten and mustard, which may be concerns for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal324 kcal

Fat31.5 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates8.8 g

Sugars7.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average condiments, this tartar sauce provides far less sugar and salt but more than double the fat and nearly twice the calories per 100 g.

Ingredients

Rapeseed Oil, Water, Spirit Vinegar, Sugar, Gherkin (6%). Double Cream (Milk), led Capers (3%), Whole Capers 5%), Salt, Modified Maize Starch, Dried Egg Yolk, Acidity Regulators (Acetic Acid, Citric Acid), Concentrated Lemon Juice, Mustard Flour, Preservative (Potassium Sorbate), Stabiliser (Xanthan Gum), Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), White Wine Vogar, Turmeric.

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