Why is Harissa du Cap Bon classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is made from red chili peppers, garlic, coriander, caraway, and salt, then blended and packed, which fits the NOVA 3 definition of processed culinary products; the only additive listed is citric acid (E330), used as a pH corrector.

How does the salt content of Harissa du Cap Bon affect people with hypertension or on a low‑sodium diet?

At 2.75 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce provides a moderate amount of sodium that can contribute to daily sodium limits, so individuals managing high blood pressure or following a low‑sodium regimen should use it sparingly.

Is Harissa du Cap Bon suitable for vegan, keto or halal diets?

All ingredients are plant‑based, making the harissa fully vegan and compatible with keto due to its low carbohydrate (12.2 g) and high fiber content; it contains no animal‑derived components, so it is generally considered halal.

SICAM • 135g

Harissa du Cap Bon

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Harissa du Cap Bon is a Tunisian hot chili sauce produced by SICAM and packaged in a 135 g metal can. It belongs to the Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering low fat (1.35 g), low saturated fat (0.25 g) and modest protein (2.6 g), while its salt content (2.75 g) is relatively high and it contains a small amount of citric acid as a pH corrector. This condiment is intended to add spicy flavor to dishes such as couscous, grilled meats or vegetables.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal78 kcal

Fat1.4 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Cholesterol0 g

Carbohydrates12.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this harissa contains about half the sugar (4.73 g vs 10.95 g), less than one‑tenth the fat (1.35 g vs 12.01 g) and half the salt (2.75 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g, while providing more fiber (1.99 g vs 1.36 g) and slightly more protein (2.61 g vs 2.1 g).

Ingredients

piments rouges (87% minimum), ail, coriandre, carvi, sel, correcteur pH (acide citrique).

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Sicam

140g