Why is Original burger sauce classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is labeled NOVA 4 because it includes refined ingredients such as soybean oil, modified corn starch and Worcestershire sauce, and it contains several food additives: thickener E415 (xanthan gum), antioxidant E385 (tocopherols) and colourant E160 (carotenoid dye), which are typical of highly processed foods.

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

With 7.2 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sauce adds a moderate amount of rapidly absorbable carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetic individuals should use it sparingly; the 1.4 g of salt per 100 ml contributes to daily sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, making limited consumption advisable for those monitoring blood pressure.

Is the mustard in this sauce a concern for people with mustard allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list specifies mustard as a component, and the product is flagged with the mustard allergen, so anyone diagnosed with a mustard allergy should avoid this sauce.

Hellmann's • 250 ml

Original burger sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Original burger sauce from Hellmann's is a condiment classified under the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and falls in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its high fat content (22 g per 100 ml) and modest protein level (1.1 g per 100 ml). The sauce contains notable amounts of salt (1.4 g per 100 ml) and added sugars (7.2 g per 100 ml), and it lists allergens such as egg, fish (from Worcestershire sauce), mustard and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal240 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars6.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average burger sauce, this product delivers almost double the fat (22 g vs 12 g) and higher energy (250 kcal vs 183 kcal), while providing less sugar (7.2 g vs 11 g) and considerably less salt (1.4 g vs 5 g per 100 ml).

Ingredients

tomato puree 46%, soybean oil, alcohol vinegar, sugar, mustard (water, mustard seed, alcohol vinegar, salt, aromas, spices), modified corn starch, worcester sauce (water, glucose syrup, malted barley vinegar, sugar, salt, aromas, onion extract, anchovy paste (anchovies, salt, water, olive oil, wine vinegar), concentrated lemon juice, spices, , sunflower oil), egg yolk, spices, salt, thickener e415, aromas, antioxidant e385, dye e160,

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