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Black bean cooking sauce
Black bean cooking sauce by Tesco provides 55 kcal per 100 g, with 4.6 g of sugars and 1.3 g of protein. That is 53% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category and comes in a 500g pack. Contains: gluten, sesame seeds, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 125g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | 69 kcal | 194 −72% | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 1.9 g | 2% | 12.8 −88% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g | 2% | 2.4 −92% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.6 g | 10.8 g | 4% | 16.2 −47% |
| Total sugars | 4.6 g | 5.8 g | 9.8 −53% | |
| Added sugars | 4.5 g | 5.6 g | 11% | 4.8 −6% |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.3 g | 5% | 2.4 −58% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.6 g | 3% | 2.8 −54% |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 5.9 −91% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59919 Groceries products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other groceries
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Ingredients
water, cornflour, black beans 4% (black soya beans, sea salt), onion 4%, red pepper 4%, sugar, malt vinegar ( barley ), soy sauce (water, sugar, rice vinegar, soya bean, wheat , salt), demerara sugar, malted barley extract, garlic purée, ginger purée, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, acidity regulator (citric acid), black pepper,
- Allergens
- GlutenSesame seedsSoybeans
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 500g
- Serving size
- 125g
- Labels & certifications
- Vegetarian
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5052909547327
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Black bean cooking sauce?
Black bean cooking sauce contains 55 kcal per 100 g and about 69 kcal per serving (125g).
How much sugar is in Black bean cooking sauce?
Black bean cooking sauce has 4.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Black bean cooking sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
What allergens does Black bean cooking sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Sesame seeds, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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