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

The sauce receives a NOVA 4 rating because it includes multiple industrial ingredients such as a modified starch thickener (E1422), caramel colour (E150d), paprika extract (E160c), potassium sorbate preservative (E202), xanthan gum thickener (E415) and the artificial sweetener sucralose (E955), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the salt content in this sauce affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 1.4 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides a moderate sodium amount; consuming it in large quantities could contribute to exceeding daily sodium limits, so people with hypertension should use it sparingly and consider lower‑salt alternatives.

Is the soy sauce ingredient in this barbecue sauce a concern for people with soy or gluten allergies?

Yes, the sauce contains soy sauce that lists gluten as an allergen, making it unsuitable for individuals with soy or gluten sensitivities, as well as for those following a strict gluten‑free diet.

Prozis • 355g

Salsa barbacoa

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Salsa Barbacoa is a condiment classified in the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups, listed as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and without an assigned Nutri‑Score. It is very low in fat and calories (0 g fat, 14 kcal per 100 g) and contains no added sugars, but it delivers a moderate 1.4 g of salt and includes several allergens such as gluten, soy and mustard. The formula also incorporates six food additives (E1422, E150d, E160c, E202, E415, E955), artificial colourants and a sweetener, which temper its overall health profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0 g

Fruits & Vegetables3.6 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (10.95 g sugar, 12.01 g fat, 5.02 g salt, 183 kcal per 100 g), this barbecue sauce contains virtually no fat, only 3.6 g carbs and 0 g added sugars, while its salt level of 1.4 g and 14 kcal are markedly lower.

Ingredients

Agua , Vinagre de vino blanco, Espesante (Adipato de Dialmidón Acetilado), Puré de tomate a partir de concentrado (2%), Salsa de SOJA (GLUTEN), Sal, Aroma natural, Colorantes (Caramelo de sulfito amónico, Extracto de pimentón), Zumo de limón a partir de concentrado, Cebolla , MOSTAZA en polvo, Espesante (Goma Xantana), Conservador (Sorbato Potásico), Salsa Worcestershire (GLUTEN), Ajo (0,1%), Pimienta negra (0,03%) , Aroma de Humo, Edulcorante (Sucralosa) .

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