Why is Ketchup tomates anciennes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many refined ingredients such as wheat flour, multiple sugars, butter and whey, and it uses industrial additives including colour (E150a, E163), preservatives (E202, E223, E260), acidity regulator (E330) and raising agents (E450i, E500ii), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group.

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

With 33.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the biscuit can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for regular consumption by people with diabetes, while its low salt (0.28 g) is not a major concern for hypertension but the overall calorie and sugar load still advise limited intake.

Based on its ingredients, is Ketchup tomates anciennes suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains butter (milk), whey powder, wheat flour and brandy/port, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, not keto‑friendly due to high carbs, and the presence of alcohol‑derived ingredients may make it unsuitable for strict halal diets.

Tesco Finest • 275g

Ketchup tomates anciennes

Sugary Snacks

Product Insights

Ketchup tomates anciennes is a Tesco Finest sweet biscuit that falls within the Sugary snacks and Biscuits & Cakes category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with eight listed additives such as caramel colour (E150a) and potassium sorbate (E202). Nutritionally it is high in sugars (33.5 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (9.7 g), low in salt (0.28 g), and contains wheat gluten, milk and apple allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

high

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars19.8 g

Fruits & Vegetables17.2 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sugary snack, this biscuit provides more sugar (33.5 g vs 28.98 g) and saturated fat (9.7 g vs 7.8 g) while offering slightly lower total fat (15.2 g vs 17.65 g) and a similar energy value (418 kcal).

Ingredients

mincemeat (43%) [sugar, sultanas, apple pulp, currants, brandy, glucose syrup, cornflour, orange peel, apple, glucose-fructose syrup, water, sunflower oil, rapeseed oil, cherry, port, mixed spices, preservatives (acetic acid, potassium sorbate, sodium metabisulphite), lemon peel, lemon zest, colours (plain caramel, anthocyanins), acidity regulator (citric acid), tangerine oil], wheat flour, butter (milk) (17%), sugar, rice flour, dextrose, whey powder (milk), wheat starch, salt, raising agents (disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate), shea fat. allergy advice for allergens, including cereals containing gluten, see ingredients in bold. also, may contain peanuts, nuts, egg and soya. v suitable for vegetarians caution although every care has been taken to remove fruit stones, some may remain. this product may contain pips. our promise

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