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

The sauce combines refined ingredients such as vegetable oil, sugar, vinegar, and modified starch with industrial thickeners and flavor enhancers, a hallmark of ultra‑processed foods, and it lists additives E330 (citric acid), E412 (guar gum), E415 (xanthan gum) and an E14xx compound, all of which are manufactured substances used to stabilize texture and preserve flavor.

How does the sugar and salt content in this garlic sauce affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 8.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce can raise blood glucose levels and should be used sparingly by people managing diabetes, while its 1.28 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may exacerbate hypertension, so individuals on low‑sodium diets should limit portions.

Is this garlic sauce suitable for vegan, vegetarian, or individuals with milk or mustard allergies?

The product is not vegan because it contains whey protein derived from milk, and it also lists milk and mustard as allergens, making it unsuitable for those with dairy or mustard sensitivities; vegetarians can consume it, but anyone avoiding animal‑derived ingredients should choose an alternative.

Heinz • 400 ml

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Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Heinz Garlic Sauce is a 400 ml condiment marketed as a flavorful garlic-flavored dressing. It belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D, falls under NOVA 4 indicating an ultra‑processed product, and delivers a high fat content of 35 g per 100 g while providing moderate levels of sugar (8.4 g) and salt (1.28 g). The formulation includes whey protein (milk), mustard in the spice blend, and several additives such as citric acid (E330), guar gum (E412), xanthan gum (E415) and an unspecified E14xx ingredient, making it unsuitable for vegans and a potential allergen risk for those sensitive to milk or mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal353 kcal

Energy1457 kJ

Fat34.5 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this garlic sauce contains far less sugar (8.4 g vs 10.95 g) and salt (1.28 g vs 5.02 g) per 100 g but markedly more fat (35 g vs 12.01 g).

Ingredients

Вода, слънчогледово олио 35%, оцет, захар, чесън 5%, суроватъчен протеин (мляко), модифицирано нишесте, сол, подправки (съдържа синап), див лук, киселина (лимонена киселина), сгъстител (ксантанова гума, гума гуар), естествен ароматизант.

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