Why is Frites sauce classic classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines many industrial ingredients such as glucose‑fructose syrup, modified starches, emulsifiers, preservatives and colourants, which matches the NOVA 4 definition of ultra‑processed foods; the label lists additives E202 (potassium sorbate), E330 (citric acid), E385 (calcium disodium EDTA), E412 (guar gum) and E160a(i) (beta‑carotene).

How does the high sugar and salt content in this sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving contributes 10 g of sugars, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes in diabetic individuals, while 1.7 g of salt adds about 4 % of the recommended daily limit, potentially raising blood pressure for people with hypertension; moderation is advised.

Is Frites sauce classic suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets, and which allergens are present?

The sauce contains rapeseed oil, egg yolk and mustard, so it is not vegan and is unsuitable for those avoiding eggs or mustard; it is low in carbohydrates making it relatively keto‑friendly, and no wheat or gluten ingredients are listed, but cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out.

Remia • 1 l

Frites saus classic

Chips And Fries

Product Insights

Frites sauce classic is a ready‑to‑use condiment marketed for fries, belonging to the PNNS category "Sauces & Dressings". Its nutritional profile per 100 g provides 300 kcal, 26 g fat (including 2 g saturated), 10 g sugars, and 1.7 g salt, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and placing it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. While the sauce offers a creamy texture from rapeseed oil and egg yolk, it is high in fat, sugar and salt, contains several additives such as E202, E330, E385, E412 and beta‑carotene, and includes allergens egg and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal300 kcal

Fat26 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars10 g

Comparative Analysis

Its sugar content is more than three times the category average while protein is about one‑eighth of the average, and its fat and salt levels are roughly in line with typical values for similar products.

Ingredients

water, raapolie, glucosefructosestroop, azijn, maiszetmeel, MOSTERD (water, MOSTERDZADEN, azijn, specerijen), suiker, vrije uitloop EIGEEL, zout, gemodificeerd maiszetmeel, voedingszuur: citroenzuur, verdikkingsmiddel: guarpitmeel, conserveermiddel: kaliumsorbaat, aroma, antioxidant: calciumdinatrium-EDTA, kleurstof: betacaroteen

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