Black Bean Sauce by Waitrose

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Black Bean Sauce

by Waitrose 220 g in Sauces Barcode 5000169624593
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Black Bean Sauce by Waitrose provides 69 kcal per 100 g, with 10.5 g of sugars and 1.8 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sauces category and comes in a 220 g pack. Contains: gluten, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
10.5 g · Moderate
Salt
4.3 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 69 kcal 216 −68%
Total fat 0 g 13.9 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 2.3 −100%
Carbohydrates 14.9 g 16.5 −10%
Total sugars 10.5 g 11.3 −7%
Added sugars 8.3 g 7.8 +6%
Dietary fiber 0.8 g 1.3 −37%
Protein 1.8 g 2.2 −19%
Salt 4.3 g 2.5 +74%

Category average across 2955 Sauces products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other sauces

Calories lower 21%
Sugars higher 33%
Salt higher 13%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 33%
Fiber top 47%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Water, soya sauce extract (water, soya beans, wheat, salt), sugar, salted black beans (6%) (black beans, water, salt), modified tapioca starch, salt, colour (plain caramel), garlic (1%), onion, acidity regulator (lactic acid)

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian
Allergens
GlutenSoybeans

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Quantity
220 g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169624593

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Black Bean Sauce?

Black Bean Sauce contains 69 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Black Bean Sauce?

Black Bean Sauce has 10.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Black Bean Sauce healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

What allergens does Black Bean Sauce contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, 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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