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

It is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined sugars, starches, flavor enhancers and preservatives rather than whole foods; the label lists the additives E211 (sodium benzoate), E202 (potassium sorbate) and the caramel colour E150c, all typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the high sugar and salt content of this Hoisin Sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 49 g of sugar and 7.67 g of salt per 100 g, the sauce can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes and push sodium intake well above recommended limits, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic or hypertensive diets unless used sparingly.

Is this Hoisin Sauce suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or other strict dietary regimes?

The product is labelled vegan and contains no animal ingredients, but it includes wheat flour (gluten) and soy, so it is not gluten‑free and may trigger soy or sesame allergies; it may also contain trace mustard.

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Hoisin Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Hoisin Sauce is a vegan‑friendly condiment that falls under the “Fat and sauces” and “Dressings and sauces” groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, containing very high sugar (49 g) and salt (7.67 g) per 100 g, low fat (1.9 g) and saturated fat (0.3 g), and modest protein (2.3 g). The formulation includes gluten, soy, sesame and possible mustard traces, and uses the additives E211 (sodium benzoate), E202 (potassium sorbate) and caramel colour E150c.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal238 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars49 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average condiment (sugar 10.95 g, salt 5.02 g, fat 12.01 g per 100 g), this Hoisin Sauce provides about 4.5 × more sugar, 1.5 × more salt, and far less fat.

Ingredients

Hoisin Sauce : Wasser, Zucker, SOJABOHNENDasta SOJABOHNEN, WEIZENmehl, Salz, Wasser, Zucker, Geschmacksest Korservierungsstoff: E211), Salz, Branntweinessig, modifizierte Tapiokastärke, Knoblauch, Farbstoff: E150c, SESAMÖL , Sternanis, Konservierungsstoff: E202. Dieses Produkt kann Spuren von Senf enthalten.

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