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

The sauce is made from refined sugar syrup, chili, garlic and other processed ingredients, and includes added acidulant E260, stabiliser E415, and preservative E202, all of which are typical markers of ultra‑processed foods, placing it in the NOVA 4 category.

How do the high sugar and salt levels in Sweet Chilli Sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The 46 g of sugar per 100 g can cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes, making the sauce unsuitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 3 g of salt contributes significantly to daily sodium intake and can exacerbate hypertension.

Is Sweet Chilli Sauce suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or keto?

The sauce is certified vegan and gluten‑free, but its very high sugar content makes it incompatible with keto or low‑carb diets, although it can be used in moderation within other plant‑based eating patterns.

Exotic Food, Flying Goose Brand, Heuschen & Schrouff • 455ml

Sweet Chilli Sauce

Fat And Sauces

Product Insights

Sweet Chilli Sauce is a vegan, gluten‑free condiment classified in the "Dressings and sauces" group of the PNNS dietary categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is assigned to NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added sugars, salt, and the additives E260 (acidulant) and E415 (stabiliser). Nutritionally, the sauce is very high in sugars (46 g per 100 g) and provides a moderate amount of salt (3 g per 100 g) while contributing only minimal fat, saturated fat and protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

high

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 ml

Energy Kcal219 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Carbohydrates53 g

Sugars46 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for sauces, this sauce contains roughly four times more sugar (46 g vs 10.9 g) and double the calories (219 kcal vs 183 kcal), but far less fat (0.5 g vs 12 g) and slightly less salt (3 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Zuckersirup, Chili 22%, Knoblauch, Branntweines Wasser, Salz, modifizierte Tapiokastärke, Säureregulator E Säuerungsmittel: E260, Stabilisator: E415, Konservierungst E202.

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