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

The product uses refined sugar, water, fruit juice, starch and several food‑grade additives, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the label lists E415 (xanthan gum) as a thickener and E202 (potassium sorbate) as a preservative.

How does the sugar and salt content in Sauce Aigre Douce affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 34 g of sugar per 100 ml, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making it unsuitable for diabetics, while 3 g of salt per 100 ml contributes to higher sodium intake, which may worsen hypertension.

Is Sauce Aigre Douce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, so the sauce is vegan and gluten‑free; however, its high sugar content renders it unsuitable for a keto regimen, and it contains no prohibited animal products, making it generally acceptable for halal consumption.

Exotic Food • 200ml

Sauce Aigre Douce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sauce Aigre Douce is a 200 ml sweet‑and‑sour condiment from Exotic Food. Classified in the Fat and sauces group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and falls into NOVA 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature, with very low fat (0.2 g) and saturated fat but a high sugar level (34 g per 100 ml) and notable salt (3 g per 100 ml). While it provides minimal calories from fat and a modest amount of fiber, the excessive sugars and added preservatives (E415, E202) make it unsuitable for low‑sugar or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal183 kcal

Fat0.2 g

Saturated Fat0 g

Carbohydrates44 g

Sugars34 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical sauces, Sauce Aigre Douce contains far more sugar (34 g vs 10.95 g average) and far less fat (0.2 g vs 12.01 g), a lower salt level than the average (3 g vs 5.02 g), and delivers about the same energy (183 kcal).

Ingredients

sucre, eau, jus d'ananas 20%, tomate, piment vinaigre, fécule de tapioca, E415, conservateur : E202.

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Mont Asie

300 ml