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

Because it is produced with refined sunflower oil, added sugars, modified starch, and a range of food‑industry additives; the label lists beta‑carotene (E160a), citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415), guar gum (E412), plus a colorant and other processing aids, which collectively shift it into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

The sauce contains 16 g of sugar per 100 g, which can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and thus is unsuitable for tight diabetic control, while its 1.5 g of salt per 100 g adds about 600 mg of sodium; although lower than many condiments, it still contributes to total sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in excess.

Is the whey powder in this sauce a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes whey powder, a dairy‑derived protein, which is a recognized milk allergen and must be avoided by anyone with a milk or casein allergy.

Heinz • 225 g - 200 ml

Curry Mango sauce flacon 225 g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Heinz Curry Mango sauce is a 225 g condiment that belongs to the ‘Dressings and sauces’ family (fat and sauces). It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product, containing approximately 27 g of fat, 16 g of sugar and 1.5 g of salt per 100 g, along with several additives (beta‑carotene, xanthan gum, guar gum, citric acid) and allergens such as milk, mustard and celery. While the mango puree adds a fruit element and a source of provitamin A, the overall high fat, sugar and additive load make it a less healthy choice for regular consumption.

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 average condiments, this sauce delivers about 16 g of sugar per 100 g, approximately 45 % higher than the typical 10.95 g, and its estimated 27 g of fat more than doubles the category average of 12 g, while its 1.5 g of salt is lower than the usual 5 g.

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol 27 %, eau, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, purée de mangue 4 %, lactosérum en poudre (lait), curry en poudre 2%, amidon modifié, sel, épices (contient moutarde, céleri), colorant (bêta-carotène), acidifiant (acide citrique), épaississants (gomme xanthane, gomme de guar), plante aromatique, extrait d'épice.

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