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

It receives a NOVA 4 rating because the formulation combines several processed components, canned tomatoes, concentrated tomato paste, corn starch, added sugar, and a meat‑based mince that itself includes added water, salt and pea fiber, and uses two food‑industry additives: lactic acid (E 270) as an acidifier and carob seed flour as a thickener.

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

With 5.2 g of sugar and 0.96 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides moderate carbohydrate and low sodium levels that are considerably below the typical sauce averages, so it can be included in a diabetic or hypertensive plan only in controlled portions and balanced with other low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Is this sauce suitable for special diets such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

No, the product contains minced beef and pork, making it unsuitable for vegan or vegetarian diets; its carbohydrate content (7.9 g per 100 g) is relatively modest but not low enough for strict keto, while the use of corn starch means it does not contain wheat gluten, so it may be acceptable for gluten‑free diets provided cross‑contamination is not a concern.

Carrefour BIO, Carrefour • 525 g

Carrefour Bio Sauce Bolognaise

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Carrefour Bio Sauce Bolognaise is an organic meat‑based pasta sauce sold in 525 g jars by Carrefour. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The sauce is low in fat (2.8 g) and saturated fat (0.9 g) and offers a decent amount of protein (4.5 g) and fiber (2 g), but it includes added sugars (5.2 g), moderate salt (0.96 g) and contains the additives lactic acid and carob seed flour.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal110 kcal

Fat4.9 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars5.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this bolognese contains far less sugar (5.2 g vs 10.95 g), fat (2.8 g vs 12.0 g), saturated fat (0.9 g vs 2.1 g), salt (0.96 g vs 5.0 g) and calories (79 kcal vs 183 kcal), while delivering more protein (4.5 g vs 2.1 g) and fiber (2 g vs 1.36 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Eau, tomates concassées* 22%, viande hachée préparée* 20% (viande hachée de bœuf* 7,8%, viande hachée de porc* 7,8%, eau, sel, fibre de pois*), concentré de tomates* 16%, oignons*, amidon de maïs*, sucre de canne*, plantes aromatiques et épices* (marjolaine*, basilic*, poudre de paprika*, poivre blanc*, origan*, thym*), sel marin, ail en poudre*, oignon en poudre* huile de tournesol*, acidifiant : acide lactique, épaississant : farine de graines de caroube*.*Ingrédient issu de l'agriculture biologique.

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