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

It is classified as NOVA 4 because the formulation includes several industrially derived ingredients such as modified corn starch, smoke flavouring, xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener, sorbic acid (E200) as a preservative, and various flavouring compounds, which are typical of ultra-processed foods.

How does the high sugar content in Amora Barbecue Sauce affect people with diabetes or those following low-carb diets?

With 26 g of sugars per 100 g, the sauce can cause a rapid increase in blood glucose levels; therefore it is unsuitable for strict diabetic or low-carbohydrate eating plans unless used in very small portions.

Is Amora Barbecue Sauce suitable for vegan, gluten-free, or mustard-allergy-free diets?

No; the sauce contains anchovies (a fish ingredient), malt vinegar derived from barley (a gluten source), and mustard powder, making it non-vegan, not gluten-free, and unsafe for people allergic to mustard.

Amora • 490 g

Amora Sauce Barbecue 490g Offre Saisonnière

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

The Amora Barbecue Sauce (490 g, seasonal offer) is a ready-to-use condiment classified in the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" groups. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and belongs to NOVA 4, reflecting its high added-sugar level of 26 g per 100 g and the presence of additives such as sorbic acid (E200) and xanthan gum (E415). While it is low in fat (0.7 g) and saturated fat (0.1 g) and provides modest fiber, its salt content is moderate (1.6 g per 100 g) and it contains allergens fish, gluten and mustard, which may limit suitability for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal134 kcal

Fat0.7 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars26 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average barbecue sauce, this product contains more than double the sugar (26 g vs 10.95 g per 100 g) while having lower fat (0.7 g vs 12.01 g) and slightly less salt (1.6 g vs 5.02 g).

Ingredients

Eau, sucre, vinaigre de vin blanc, purée de tomates double-concentrée, mélasse, amidon modifié de maïs, sel, sauce worcestershire (eau, sirop de glucose, vinaigre de malt d'ORGE, sucre, sel, arôme, extrait d'oignon, ANCHOIS, jus de citron concentré, épices, aromates, ail en poudre), huile de colza, arômes, épices, farine de MOUTARDE, oignon fumé en poudre, conservateur : acide sorbique, épaississant : gomme xanthane.

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