Why is Maille Sauce Béarnaise Oignon Rosé de Bretagne classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the recipe relies on refined oils, concentrated butter, modified potato starch, sugars and industrial additives such as potassium sorbate (E202) and xanthan gum (E415), which are manufactured ingredients rather than simple whole foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this sauce impact people with diabetes or hypertension?

The sauce provides 4 g of sugar per 100 g, a modest amount that is unlikely to cause a sharp blood‑glucose rise, but the 1.8 g of salt per 100 g adds a notable sodium load, so individuals managing hypertension should use it sparingly.

Is the egg yolk in this sauce a concern for consumers with egg allergy?

Yes, the product lists both egg yolk and egg‑yolk powder as ingredients and explicitly flags egg as an allergen, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this sauce.

Maille • 185 g

Maille Sauce Béarnaise Oignon Rosé de Bretagne Bocal 185g

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Maille Sauce Béarnaise Oignon Rosé de Bretagne is a classic French béarnaise sauce packaged in a 185 g glass jar and belongs to the "Fat and sauces" and "Dressings and sauces" families. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with very high fat (43 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g per 100 g) and a high energy content of 423 kcal per 100 g. The sauce is low in sugar (4 g) and moderate in salt (1.8 g), but it contains allergens such as egg, milk and sulfites and includes additives like potassium sorbate (E202) and xanthan gum (E415).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal423 kcal

Fat43 g

Saturated Fat5.2 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment, this sauce contains far more fat (43 g vs 12 g) and saturated fat (5.2 g vs 2.1 g), about three times the energy (423 kcal vs 183 kcal), while its sugar (4 g) and salt (1.8 g) are below typical levels.

Ingredients

Huile de colza, eau, vin blanc (dont SULFITES), vinaigre de vin blanc (dont SULFITES), jaune d'ŒUF, sucre, BEURRE concentré, estragon réhydraté 2,9%, oignon rosé de Bretagne 2%, sel, échalote réhydratée 1,6%, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, jus de citron concentré, échalote 1%, jaune d'ŒUF en poudre, épaississant: gomme xanthane, oignon déshydraté, conservateur: sorbate de potassium, poivre noir moulu, persil.

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