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Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce: nutrition, salt and what the label does not tell you
A standard serving of Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce (88g) contains 105 kcal, 0.79g of salt and 1.76g of sugar. It is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed under the NOVA food processing system.
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Nutrition by serving
Nutrition by serving: Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce
Serving
Calories
Salt
Sugar
= teaspoons
Protein
Quarter-jar serving (88g)
105 kcal
0.79g
1.76g
0.4 tsp
3.52g
Half-jar serving (125g)
149 kcal
1.13g
2.5g
0.6 tsp
5g
Half-jar serving (175g)
208 kcal
1.58g
3.5g
0.9 tsp
7g
Salt highlighted in amber above 15% of adult daily limit (6g), red above 33%. Sugar highlighted similarly against 30g adult daily free sugar limit. Teaspoons calculated at 4g per teaspoon (level teaspoon of granulated sugar).
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce contains 119 kcal, 9.5g of fat (3.5g saturated), 4.8g of carbohydrate (2g sugar), 4g of protein and 0.9g of salt per 100g.
Loyd Grossman Carbonara uses a 42% single cream base with real egg yolk and Emmental cheese rather than modified starch to achieve its body. The result is higher in fat (9.5g per 100g) but significantly lower in salt (0.9g vs 1.5g for Dolmio) and contains no industrial additives. It is one of the few jarred carbonara sauces that would be classified as NOVA 2 rather than NOVA 4.
NOVA food processing classification
NOVA 2 — minimally processed
All recognisable whole food ingredients; no modified starch, flavourings or industrial additives.
The NOVA classification system groups foods by the extent and purpose of processing. NOVA 2 covers processed culinary ingredients — oil, salt, vinegar — and simple combinations of whole foods made using minimal processing.
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed under the NOVA food processing system.
A NOVA 2 or 3 classification for a jarred pasta sauce is unusual. Most ambient pasta sauces in UK supermarkets contain at least modified maize starch and citric acid, which would push them into NOVA 4. The short ingredient list of Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce — using only recognisable whole food ingredients with no industrial additives — reflects a different approach to manufacturing that trades longer shelf life and price efficiency for a simpler formulation.
Salt
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce contains 0.9g of salt per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 0.79g of salt, 13% of the adult daily limit of 6g.
The 2010 FSA voluntary salt reduction target for pasta sauce is 1.1g per 100g. At 0.9g per 100g, this product meets that target.
Sugar and added sugar
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce contains 2g of sugar per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 1.76g of sugar. Tomatoes contain natural sugar (fructose), so some sugar content in any tomato-based sauce is expected. The key question is whether additional sugar has been added beyond what the tomatoes themselves provide.
Ingredients
Cream-based carbonara sauce
Single Cream (Milk) (42%), Water, Emmental Cheese (Milk), Egg Yolk, Pancetta (Pork, Salt, Dextrose), Salt, White Pepper, Nutmeg, Garlic. No modified starch — relies on egg yolk and cream fat for natural body.
Allergens at a glance
Allergen information: Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce
Wheat
Not present
Rye
Not present
Barley
Not present
Oats
Not present
Sesame
Not present
Soya
Not present
Milk
Contains
Eggs
Contains
Fish
Not present
Crustaceans
Not present
Celery
Not present
Mustard
Not present
Molluscs
Not present
Lupin
Not present
Frequently asked questions
Quarter-jar serving (88g): 0.79g of salt (13% of the adult daily limit of 6g); Half-jar serving (125g): 1.13g of salt (19% of the adult daily limit of 6g); Half-jar serving (175g): 1.58g of salt (26% of the adult daily limit of 6g).
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce contains 2g of sugar per 100g. A quarter-jar serving (88g) delivers 1.76g of sugar. The sugar present is primarily from natural ingredients.
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce is classified as NOVA 2 — minimally processed. It contains only recognisable whole food ingredients without industrial additives.
A home-made tomato pasta sauce using tinned tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, basil and salt typically contains around 0.3g to 0.5g of salt per 100g (from the added salt alone), no modified starch, and no acidity regulators. The salt content of Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce (0.9g per 100g) is higher than a home-made equivalent. The main difference is in the processing additives rather than the nutrition numbers.
Loyd Grossman Carbonara Pasta Sauce contains animal-derived ingredients and is not suitable for vegetarians. Check the label for specific ingredient details.
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Nutrition from official brand UK labels (Dolmio UK, Loyd Grossman UK, Sacla' UK, Napolina UK, Barilla UK), Action on Salt pasta sauce and pesto surveys (2009, 2017), Which? blind taste test 2023 (pesto), MadeForMums independent analysis, and UK supermarket product listings. NOVA classifications from ingredient lists at time of writing. For guidance only, not medical advice.
