Why is Lasagne Bolognese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

Because it is a pre‑cooked, heat‑stable meal that includes industrial ingredients such as modified starch and the preservative E14xx, along with multiple processing steps, which places it in NOVA group 4.

How does the fat and salt content in this lasagne affect a heart‑healthy diet?

The product’s 7.5 g of fat (including 2.6 g saturated fat) and 0.79 g of salt contribute to higher saturated‑fat and sodium intake, which can raise cholesterol and blood‑pressure levels if consumed frequently, so it should be eaten in moderation within a balanced diet.

Is this lasagne suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No; it contains pork meat, wheat flour, wheat semolina, and Emmental cheese, and also includes milk powder, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor dairy‑free, and it may contain traces of fish and soy.

Chef Select, Lidl • 1kg

Lasagne Bolognese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagne Bolognese is a ready‑to‑heat, one‑dish meal classified under Composite foods and One‑dish meals. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with per‑100‑g values of 7.5 g fat, 2 g sugars, 0.79 g salt and 6.5 g protein. While it offers a decent amount of protein and fiber, it also contains saturated fat, pork, dairy, gluten and traces of fish and soy, making it unsuitable for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal157 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this lasagne contains less sugar (2 g vs 3.57 g) and much less salt (0.79 g vs 3.55 g), but its fat level is higher (7.5 g vs 5.94 g).

Ingredients

Pitná voda, 24% vepřové maso, krupice z tvrdé pšenice, 6,2% zahuštěný rajčatový protlak, 5,4% sýr Ementál, pšeničná mouka, řepkový olej, modifikovaný škrob, sušené odstředěné mléko, jedlá sůl, 0,7% cibule, koření, bylinky, česnek, cukr. Může obsahovat sóju a ryby

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