Why is Amora Sauce Barbecue Miel classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from a long list of refined ingredients, water, white‑wine vinegar, sugar, tomato purée, molasses, modified corn starch, honey, soy oil, Worcestershire sauce with anchovies, mustard flour, and several flavorings, it requires industrial processing and contains the preservative additive E14xx, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 23 g of sugar and 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and contributes a noticeable sodium load; people managing diabetes should limit portion size, and those with hypertension should be cautious of its added salt.

Is this sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

The sauce is not vegan (it contains honey and anchovies), not gluten‑free (mustard flour may contain gluten) and is high in carbohydrates, making it unsuitable for strict keto diets.

Amora • 485 g

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Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Amora Sauce Barbecue Miel is a 485 g honey‑infused barbecue sauce marketed in France and classified under the 'Fat and sauces' and 'Dressings and sauces' groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with low fat (0.7 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g) but a high sugar level of 23 g and a moderate salt content of 1.6 g per 100 g. The formulation includes allergens such as fish (anchovies), mustard, soy, and gluten‑containing mustard flour, and it contains the additive E14xx.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal127 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars23 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average barbecue sauce, this honey BBQ sauce provides roughly double the sugar (23 g vs 10.9 g per 100 g) while offering far less fat (0.7 g vs 12 g) and slightly lower salt (1.6 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Ingrédients eau, vinaigre de vin blanc, sucre, purée de tomates mi-concentrée, mélasse, amidon modifié de maïs, miel 2%, sel, sauce Worcestershire (eau, sirop de glucose, vinaigre de malt (ORGE), sucre, sel, arômes, extrait d'oignon, ANCHOIS, jus de citron concentré, épices, herbes, huile de tournesol, ail en poudre), huile de soja, épices, farine de MOUTARDE, oignon en poudre, arôme de fumée, arôme.

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