Why is SAUCE AMERICAN BURGER classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The sauce is made with refined sunflower oil, tomato puree, sugars, thickeners and flavorings, and it includes the food additives E14xx (a preservative/colorant), E412 (guar gum) and E415 (xanthan gum), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods and earn it a NOVA 4 rating.

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

With 9.6 g of sugars and 2.1 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce adds a moderate glucose load that can raise blood sugar levels for diabetics, while its salt level, although lower than many sauces, still contributes to daily sodium intake and may be problematic for hypertension if consumed in large amounts.

Is SAUCE AMERICAN BURGER suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No; the presence of egg yolk makes it non‑vegan, it contains gluten‑related ingredients (modified starch and barley malt vinegar) and mustard, and the use of alcohol vinegar may raise concerns for strict halal observance.

Heinz • 230 g

SAUCE AMERICAN BURGER

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

SAUCE AMERICAN BURGER is a tomato‑based, spiced burger condiment from Heinz, classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is marked as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to the presence of refined oils, thickeners and several additives. While it provides a modest amount of sugars (9.6 g/100 g) and less salt than the average sauce, its high fat content, saturated fat (3.1 g/100 g) and added sugars keep its nutritional profile on the lower‑end of health ratings and it contains allergens such as egg, gluten and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal321 kcal

Fat35.5 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars8.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce (≈12 g fat, 10.9 g sugar, 5 g salt per 100 g), this product delivers more fat, slightly less sugar and roughly half the salt.

Ingredients

Huile de tournesol, eau, purée de tomates mi-réduite, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, amidon modifié, sel, jaune d'œuf, aneth 1 %, vinaigre de malt d'orge, mélasse, sirop de sucre inverti, oignon, extrait de tamarin, ail, épices, arôme naturel de citron, poudre de moutarde 0,4 %, épaississants (gomme xanthane, gomme de guar), arôme naturel d'oignon, extrait d'aneth, colorant (riboflavine), extrait de paprika.

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