How does the high sugar and moderate salt content of this balsamic vinegar affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 51 g of sugar per 100 ml can quickly raise blood glucose levels, so diabetics should use it sparingly and account for it in their carbohydrate count; the 0.37 g of salt adds to daily sodium intake, which may exacerbate high blood pressure, so hypertensive individuals should also limit its use.

Is the sulfite content in this balsamic vinegar a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes, the product contains sulfites, which are listed as an allergen and can trigger respiratory or skin reactions in sulfite‑sensitive individuals; those with a known sensitivity should avoid it or choose a sulfite‑free alternative.

Can this balsamic vinegar be considered suitable for a vegan diet?

All listed ingredients, cooked grape must, wine vinegar, and the absence of animal‑derived additives, are plant‑based, making the vinegar fully compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

Varvello • 500 ml

Vinaigre balsamique

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Varvello Balsamic Vinegar of Modena is a 500 ml bottle of a traditional Italian condiment classified within the Fat and sauces nutritional family (Dressings and sauces). It carries a Nova 2 rating, indicating minimally processed status, but it does not have a Nutri‑Score as vinegars are excluded from that system. Nutritionally it is virtually fat‑free, provides 225 kcal per 100 ml largely from 51 g of sugars and 0.37 g of salt, so it offers high sweetness with modest sodium while contributing little protein or fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat0 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates51 g

Sugars51 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment profile (10.95 g sugar, 12.01 g fat, 5.02 g salt per 100 g), this balsamic vinegar contains dramatically more sugar (51 g per 100 ml) yet almost no fat (0.01 g) and lower salt (0.37 g), positioning it as an exceptionally sweet but low‑fat option.

Ingredients

mout de raisin cuit - vinaigre de vin (contient des sulfites) Sans caramel.

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