Why is Fajita cooking sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is classified as NOVA 4 because it combines many industrially processed ingredients such as refined tomato concentrate, hydrolyzed soy protein, modified starch, added sugars and a suite of food additives; the label lists additives including modified starch, sodium acetate (E262i), citric acid (E330), calcium chloride (E509), natural and artificial flavorings, smoke flavor, and yeast extract.

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

With 4.3 g of sugar and 1.05 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose and a moderate amount of sodium that can contribute to increased blood pressure; while lower than many commercial sauces, it should still be counted within daily limits for people managing diabetes or hypertension.

Based on the ingredient list, is this sauce suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is vegan‑friendly apart from possible trace animal‑derived flavorings, but it is not suitable for a keto diet because of its sugar and carbohydrate levels, it is not gluten‑free due to the presence of gluten, and halal status cannot be confirmed without manufacturer clarification on the source of the flavorings.

Old El Paso • 395g

Sauce à cuisiner Fajita

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Fajita cooking sauce is a 395 g glass jar of seasoned tomato-based cooking sauce from Old El Paso, classified in the 'Dressings and sauces' category of the French PNNS system. It bears a Nutri-Score of C, is flagged as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed), and per 100 g delivers low fat, low saturated fat, 4.3 g of sugars, 1.05 g of salt, 1.3 g of protein and 58 % fruit-vegetable content. The formula contains gluten and soy allergens and includes additives such as modified starch, sodium acetate (E262i), citric acid (E330) and calcium chloride (E509), while its Eco-score is A, indicating a strong environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal41 kcal

Fat0.4 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates7.3 g

Sugars4.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this Fajita cooking sauce provides about 60% less sugar, roughly 90% lower fat and around 80% less salt per 100 g, while offering a slightly higher fiber content.

Ingredients

Eau, tomates en morceaux (21%), concentré de tomate, oignon, poivrons jaune (4%), poivrons rouges (4%), poivrons verts (4%), amidon modifié, Sucre, protéines hydrolisées de soja, correcteurs d'acidité: acetate de sodium, acide citrique; sel, oignon en poudre, sel de mer, épices, arôme, arôme naturel, arome de fumée, ail en poudre, extrait de levure, affermissant: chlorure de calcium

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