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

The dressing is listed as NOVA 4 because it combines refined vegetable oil, sweeteners, preservatives and multiple food‑grade additives that are not found in minimally processed foods. It contains caramel colour (E150), lutein (E161b), potassium sorbate as a preservative (E202), calcium disodium EDTA for stability (E385), alginate for thickening (E401) and xanthan gum as a stabiliser (E415).

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 12 g of sugars per 100 ml, the dressing adds a notable carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control. The salt level of 1.7 g per 100 ml is moderate but still contributes to daily sodium intake, which may be problematic for people managing hypertension.

Is the egg yolk in this product a concern for people with an egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg yolk, which is a known allergen; anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this dressing because even small residues can trigger allergic reactions.

Heinz • 400 ml

Miel y mostaza

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Honey and Mustard is a 400 ml salad dressing marketed by Heinz, classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature with high levels of fat (38 g), saturated fat (6 g), sugars (12 g) and a moderate salt content (1.7 g per 100 ml). The formulation includes several additives such as caramel colour (E150), lutein (E161b), potassium sorbate (E202), calcium disodium EDTA (E385), alginate (E401) and xanthan gum (E415), and it contains allergens like egg, mustard, celery, soy and sulphites.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal399 kcal

Fat38 g

Saturated Fat6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars12 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments (average 12 g fat, 2.1 g saturated fat, 10.9 g sugars and 5 g salt per 100 g), this dressing contains dramatically more fat and saturated fat, slightly more sugars, and considerably less salt.

Ingredients

Aceite de soja 36%, agua, miel 15%, vinagre de alcohol, yema de _huevo_, semillas de _mostaza_ 2.5% (_sulfitos_), sal, azúcar, espesantes (goma xantana, alginato sódico), conservador (sorbato potásico), antioxidante (EDTA de calcio y disodio), aroma (_apio_, _mostaza_), colorantes (luteína, caramelo natural).

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