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

The sauce is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines whole ingredients with several industrial additives and processing steps; its additive list includes the preservative potassium sorbate (E202), the acidity regulators acetic acid (E260) and citric acid (E330), the stabiliser xanthan gum (E415), and the flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (E621).

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

With 22 g of sugar per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid spikes in blood glucose, which is problematic for diabetes management, while its 7.18 g of salt per 100 g exceeds daily recommended limits and can raise blood pressure, making it unsuitable for hypertensive individuals unless consumed in very small amounts.

Is the presence of mustard and soy traces in Hot Chilli Sauce a concern for people with allergies to these ingredients?

Yes; the product lists mustard and soy as trace allergens, indicating possible cross‑contamination during manufacturing, so people with mustard or soy allergies should avoid it or consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

Flying Goose Brand • 730ml

Hot Chilli Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hot Chilli Sauce is a Thai‑origin condiment produced by Flying Goose Brand, certified vegan and halal, and sold in 730 ml plastic bottles. Classified in the ‘Fat and sauces’ group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product, offering 138 kcal per 100 g, low fat (1.2 g) and saturated fat (0.2 g) but high sugar (22 g) and very high salt (7.18 g). The formulation includes five food‑grade additives (E202, E260, E330, E415, E621) and traces of mustard and soy, making it less suitable for health‑focused or allergen‑sensitive consumers.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal138 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical hot‑sauce profile, this sauce contains about twice the sugar and roughly 40 % more salt while providing far less fat and calories.

Ingredients

chilli 61%, sugar, water, salt, garlic, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, stabiliser: xanthan gum, acidity regulator: acetic acid, citric acid, preservative: potassium sorbate

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Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal138 kcal

Fat1.2 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars22 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical hot‑sauce profile, this sauce contains about twice the sugar and roughly 40 % more salt while providing far less fat and calories.

Ingredients

chilli 61%, sugar, water, salt, garlic, flavour enhancer: monosodium glutamate, stabiliser: xanthan gum, acidity regulator: acetic acid, citric acid, preservative: potassium sorbate

84%

35%

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