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

The product receives a NOVA 4 rating because its formulation relies on refined sunflower oil, added sugars, modified starch, spice extracts and other industrial ingredients rather than whole foods; the listed additives are citric acid (E330), beta‑carotene colour (E160a), xanthan gum (E415), guar gum (E412) and a spice extract, all typical of ultra‑processed sauces.

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

With 16 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce adds a high amount of simple carbs that can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for tight diabetic control; its 1.5 g of salt per 100 g contributes to daily sodium intake and may be a concern for hypertension, so consumption should be limited.

Is the mustard used in the seasoning a potential allergen for consumers with mustard sensitivity?

Yes, the spice blend explicitly contains mustard, and the allergen label flags mustard, so anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this sauce.

Heinz • 225g

Curry Mango Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Curry Mango Sauce by Heinz is a 225 g PET bottle of sweet-and-spicy condiment classified in the Fat and sauces and Dressings and sauces groups. It delivers 328 kcal per 100 g with 28 g fat (including 2.4 g saturated fat), 16 g sugars and 1.5 g salt, earning a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA group 4 rating, indicating a highly processed product. The sauce scores an Eco-Score of A thanks to its relatively low environmental impact, but it contains several additives (E330 citric acid, E415 xanthan, E412 guar gum, beta‑carotene coloring) and allergens such as milk, mustard and celery, which may be problematic for sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

high

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal328 kcal

Fat28 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars16 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average curry sauce, this Curry Mango Sauce contains markedly more fat (28 g vs 12 g), sugar (16 g vs 11 g) and calories (328 kcal vs 183 kcal), while its salt level is considerably lower.

Ingredients

Sonnenblumenöl 27%, Wasser, Branntweinessig, Zucker, Mangopüree 4%, Molkepulver (Milch), Currypulver 2,0%, modifizierte Stärke, Salz, Gewürze (enthalten Senf, Sellerie), Farbstoff (Beta-Carotin), Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure), Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan, Guarkernmehl), Kräuter, Gewürzextrakt.

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