Why is MAGGI® sauce aigre douce for chicken classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 denotes a processed product that combines several ingredients such as concentrated tomato puree, added sugars, vinegar, spices and starches; the only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as an acidifier.

Is the pineapple in this sauce a concern for people with pineapple allergies?

Pineapple makes up about 5 % of the formula, appearing as diced pieces, so individuals allergic to pineapple should avoid this sauce.

Can this sauce be considered suitable for a vegan diet?

All ingredients are plant‑derived and no animal products are listed, so the sauce is technically vegan, although the label marks its vegan status as unknown because of possible processing aids.

Maggi, Magic asia • 355 g

MAGGI Sauce Aigre-Douce pour Poulet - Bocal de 355g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

MAGGI® Sweet and Sour Sauce for Chicken is a ready‑to‑use condiment classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is placed in NOVA 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed product, with low fat (1.8 g), low saturated fat (0.4 g) and modest protein (8.8 g) per 100 g, while sugar (6.9 g) and salt (0.59 g) remain moderate. However, the sauce contains added sugars, a modest amount of sodium, and a single additive (citric acid E330), so consumers watching sugar or sodium intake should consider portion size.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal135 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates19.8 g

Sugars6.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sweet‑and‑sour sauce (≈10.9 g sugar, 12 g fat and 5 g salt per 100 g), this MAGGI sauce is markedly lower in sugar, fat and salt, offering a lighter nutritional profile.

Ingredients

Purée de tomate à base de concentrée* 28%, sucre*, eau, oignons* en morceaux et poudre 8,4%, vinaigre d'alcool*, ananas en dés 5% (ananas* 3,7%, eau, sucre*, acidifiant: acide citrique; curcuma*), poivron rouge* 4%, sel marin*, carotte* 2,5%, fécule de maïs*, poivron vert* 1%, épices* (paprika*, ail*, piment doux*, poivre blanc*, curcuma*, gingembre*). *Ingrédients d'origine naturelle.

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