Why is the Arrabiata sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The sauce is labelled NOVA 4 because it includes refined vegetable oils, added sugar, natural chili flavorings and the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the fat and salt content of this sauce affect people with hypertension or heart disease?

Its high fat (≈27 g) and moderate salt (2 g) per 100 g can increase total caloric intake and elevate blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular risk should limit consumption and consider lower‑fat, lower‑salt alternatives.

Is this Arrabiata sauce suitable for a vegan and gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based and the product bears a gluten‑free label, making it appropriate for vegan and gluten‑free diets, although the presence of added sugar and natural flavorings may not be certified vegan in all markets.

Saclà • 290 g

Arrabiata

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Arrabiata is a 290 g jar of pasta sauce from Saclà, made primarily with tomato purée, sunflower oil, dried tomatoes, wine vinegar, onion and garlic powders, extra‑virgin olive oil, chili, pepper, sugar and natural flavorings, and it carries a gluten‑free label. It belongs to the PNNS groups “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces”, bears a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product. Nutritionally it is very high in fat (≈27 g per 100 g) and salt (2 g per 100 g), offers modest protein (2.2 g) and negligible fiber, while sugars are moderate (6.7 g), making it calorie‑dense and less suitable for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal284 kcal

Fat26.6 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates7.1 g

Sugars6.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average pasta sauces, this Arrabiata contains roughly double the fat and more saturated fat, but about half the salt and less sugar, resulting in a higher overall calorie content.

Ingredients

Purée de tomates 63%, Huile de tournesol, tomates séchées, Vinaigre de vin, oignon en poudre, Ail en poudre, Huile d’olive vierge extra, piment, poivre noir moulu, Sucre, Arômes naturels de piment, Basilic et oignon avec autres arômes naturels correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique Sans gluten.

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