Why is Sauce crudités Bulgare Amora classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 is assigned to foods that are made with several industrial ingredients and additives rather than being prepared at home. This sauce mixes refined rapeseed oil, modified corn starch, rehydrated cucumber and dill, plus a range of food‑grade additives such as pectin (E440), xanthan gum (E415), lactic acid (E270) and a caramel colourant (E14xx), which together give it the ultra‑processed label.

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

The sauce provides 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which can raise blood glucose levels and should be counted toward a diabetic’s daily sugar allowance. Although its salt level of 1.8 g per 100 g is lower than the average for condiments, it is still classified as high, so people managing hypertension should use the product sparingly.

Based on the ingredient list, is this sauce suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains skimmed milk, milk proteins and egg yolk. For a keto diet, the 9.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g may exceed the strict limit of 5 g net carbs, so it is not ideal for very low‑carb plans. It is gluten‑free since none of the listed ingredients contain wheat, barley or rye.

Amora • 380 ml

Amora Sauce Crudites Bulgare Concombre Aneth Bouteille 380ml

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce crudités Bulgare Amora is a 380 ml Bulgarian-style vegetable dip that belongs to the Fat and sauces / Dressings and sauces group. It delivers a high fat content of 21 g, moderate sugars of 7.7 g and a salt level of 1.8 g per 100 g, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA 4 classification, indicating an ultra‑processed product. The formulation includes dairy ingredients, egg yolk and several additives such as pectin, xanthan gum, lactate (E270) and a caramel colourant (E14xx), and it is not suitable for vegans, although it contains no artificial colorings.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Fat21 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates9.8 g

Sugars7.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical condiments, this dip contains markedly more fat (21 g vs 12 g per 100 g), less salt (1.8 g vs 5 g) and lower sugars (7.7 g vs 11 g).

Ingredients

Préparation à base de lait écrémé fermenté sucré (LAIT écrémé, sucre, stabilisant : pectine, protéines de LAIT, ferments (LAIT)), eau, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs, concombre réhydraté 2,1%, sel, jaune d'ŒUF, aneth réhydraté 1,3%, jus de citron concentré, arômes, acidifiant : acide lactique, LAIT en poudre écrémé, stabilisant : gomme xanthane, oignon en poudre. Peut contenir : moutarde.

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