Why is the Salsa barbecue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce combines refined tomato concentrate, added sugars, modified corn starch, multiple emulsifiers and a preservative, all of which are characteristic of ultra‑processed foods; the only listed additives are sorbic acid (E200) as a preservative and xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener.

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

With 30 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, which is problematic for diabetes management, while its 1.8 g of salt per 100 ml contributes to higher sodium intake and may elevate blood pressure, so both groups should use it sparingly.

Is the anchovy ingredient in the Worcestershire sauce a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, the Worcestershire component contains anchovies, a fish source, and the product is labeled with a fish allergen warning, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid this barbecue sauce.

Calvé • 250 ml

Salsa barbecue

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Calvé Barbecue Sauce is a 250 ml condiment classified under dressings and sauces. It delivers low fat (0.8 g) and low saturated fat (0.1 g) per 100 ml, but its sugar content is very high at 30 g and salt reaches 1.8 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed rating. The formula includes the additives sorbic acid (E200) and xanthan gum (E415) and lists fish (anchovies), mustard and gluten as allergens, making it unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal152 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars30 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce profile, this Calvé Barbecue Sauce contains roughly three times more sugar, far less fat, and about one‑third the salt.

Ingredients

Salsa a base di pomodoro con cipolle affumicate Ingredienti: acqua, semiconcentrato di pomodoro 21%, zucchero, aceto di vino bianco, melassa, amido modificato di mais, sale, salsa Worcestershire (acqua, sciroppo di glucosio, aceto di malto d'ORZO, zucchero, sale, aglio in polvere, erbe aromatiche, spezie, succo di limone concentrato, ACCIUGHE, estratto di cipolla, aromi), olio di colza, aromi, cipolla in polvere 0,2%, farina di SENAPE, cipolla affumicata in polvere 0,1%, aglio in polvere, addensanti: gomma di xanthan, conservanti: acido sorbico, Valori Nutrizionali medi Bottiglia PET 1 raccolta Plastica, Sigillo 7 Per 100ml Per porzione % per porzione Energia 644 kJ/

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35%

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