What are healthy sauces? A critical look at Rabeko Zero Sauces.

Want to eat healthily without compromising on flavour? Sauces can give your meal a real boost, but they are often high in calories and packed with sugar or fat. In this blog, we take a critical yet honest look at Rabeko Zero Sauces — a popular alternative to traditional sauces. Are they truly healthy? What are the pros and cons? And how can you best use them?

What makes a sauce 'healthy'?

A sauce can be considered healthy if it:

• Is low in calories
• Contains little to no added sugars
• Is low in saturated fat
• Fits specific diets such as low-carb or calorie-restricted

Note: Healthy does not automatically mean natural or unprocessed. That distinction matters.

What are Rabeko Zero Sauces?

Rabeko is a Belgian brand known for its low-calorie sauces. The sauces typically contain just 1 to 5 kcal per serving, no added sugars and little fat. Many varieties are also gluten-free and suitable for diets such as keto or low-carb.

Benefits:

• Very low in calories
• Contain no added sugars
• Many flavours are gluten-free
• Suitable for athletes or those with dietary goals

Points to consider:

• Contain sweeteners such as sucralose or stevia
• The taste is sometimes slightly less intense or natural
• It remains a processed product

Popular Rabeko flavours at a glance

Flavour: Teriyaki

Calories (per serving): 4 kcal

Use: Stir-fry dishes, vegetables, chicken, tofu

Flavour: Truffle Mayo

Calories (per serving): 4 kcal

Use: Fries, burgers, gourmet dishes

Flavour: Mayonnaise

Calories (per serving): 4 kcal

Use: Salads, fish, sandwiches

Flavour: Andalouse

Calories (per serving): 5 kcal

Use: Wraps, oven fries, meat dishes

Comparison with traditional sauces

Flavour: Mayonnaise

Calories (per serving): ± 100 kcal

Flavour: Ketchup

Calories (per serving): ± 20 kcal + sugar

Flavour: Garlic sauce

Calories (per serving): ± 80–90 kcal

As you can see, the differences are significant — especially when you use several tablespoons per meal.