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

The sauce is made from refined rapeseed oil, water, vinegar and added fats, proteins and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group. It contains several additives: lutein (E161b) and paprika extract (E160c) for colour, potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, lactic acid (E270) and citric acid (E330) as acidity regulators, and xanthan gum (E415) as a thickener.

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

The sauce has a modest sugar level of 4.8 g per 100 g, which is lower than the average for sauces and is unlikely to cause a significant blood‑glucose spike, but its very high fat content may impact overall calorie intake. Salt is negligible (≈0 g), so it does not contribute to hypertension, yet the high saturated fat should be considered by anyone monitoring cardiovascular risk.

Is the egg yolk in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes. The ingredient list includes egg yolk (2.5 %), and the product is marked with the egg allergen symbol, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this sauce.

Maille • 185g

Hollandaise sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Maille’s Hollandaise sauce is a ready‑to‑use condiment classified in the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its very high fat (51 g per 100 g) and saturated fat (6 g per 100 g) content, low sugar (4.8 g) and very low salt (≈0 g) levels. The formulation includes dairy (butter), egg yolk and several additives such as lutein, paprika extract, potassium sorbate, lactic acid, citric acid and xanthan gum, and it must be labelled for milk and egg allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal490 kcal

Fat51 g

Monounsaturated Fat5.8 g

Carbohydrates6.4 g

Sugars4.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average sauce, this Hollandaise sauce contains roughly four times more fat (51 g vs 12 g) and nearly three times more saturated fat (6 g vs 2.1 g), while its sugar (4.8 g) and salt (≈0 g) are well below typical values.

Ingredients

Rapeseed oil, water, white wine vinegar (5.5%). sugar, butter (contains MILK) (3%), EGG yolk (2.5%), salt, modified potato starch, whey protein concentrate (contains MILK), acidity regulators (lactic acid, citric acid), lemon juice concentrate (0.1%), preservative (potassium sorbate), natural black pepper flavouring, flavouring, thickener (xanthan gum), natural lemon flavouring, colours (lutein, paprika extract).

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