Why is Barilla Bolognaise Sauce classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 3 because the sauce undergoes cooking, mixing and packaging steps that constitute food processing, yet the ingredient list shows no added food additives (additives_n 0), meaning it contains only the natural components listed.

How does the sugar and salt content in Barilla Bolognaise Sauce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The sauce provides 5 g of sugar and 1 g of salt per 100 g, which is lower than many sauces but still adds to daily carbohydrate and sodium intake; diabetics should count the sugar within their total carb budget, and people with hypertension should limit portion size to keep sodium consumption within recommended limits.

Is the celery in Barilla Bolognaise Sauce a concern for people with a celery allergy?

Yes, celery is declared as an allergen in this product, so anyone allergic to celery should avoid the sauce.

Barilla • 300 g

Sauce Bolognaise Barilla 300g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Barilla's 300 g Bolognaise sauce is a meat-based tomato sauce that falls under the 'Fat and sauces' dietary group in the PNNS classification. It carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 4) and is classified as a processed product (NOVA 3), offering a decent protein content (4.5 g per 100 g) and about 60% fruits/vegetables/legumes while remaining gluten-free, yet it contains moderate sugar (5 g) and salt (1 g) per 100 g, includes beef, pork and a celery allergen, and is unsuitable for vegans. Overall, the sauce provides a balanced flavor base for meals but should be used in moderation by individuals monitoring sodium, sugar, or animal-product intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal86 kcal

Fat4.2 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates6.5 g

Sugars5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, this Bolognaise sauce contains roughly half the sugar (5 g vs 10.95 g), about one-fifth the salt (1 g vs 5.02 g), and double the protein (4.5 g vs 2.1 g) per 100 g, while its fat and energy levels remain close to the category averages.

Ingredients

Pulpe de tomates 22,6%, eau, concentré de tomates 15,5%, oignons, viande de boeuf 8%, viande de porc 8%, carottes 6,5%, CÉLERI, huile de tournesol, sucre, sel, amidon de maïs, thym 0,3%, laurier, poivre noir.

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Everything you need to know about Sauce Bolognaise Barilla 300g.

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