Why is Lasaña boloñesa Chef Select classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product contains many refined ingredients such as modified maize starch, vegetable oils, lactose, milk powder and multiple seasoning blends, which together with industrial processing steps place it in NOVA 4. The only listed food‑grade additives are citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) functioning as an emulsifier.

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

At 3.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes a relatively high amount of the type of fat linked to increased LDL cholesterol, while the 0.75 g of salt is moderate but still adds to daily sodium intake; therefore people managing hypertension or cardiovascular risk should consume it sparingly and balance it with lower‑fat, lower‑salt foods.

Is the presence of wheat flour and milk in this product a concern for people with gluten or dairy intolerance?

Yes. The lasagne contains wheat flour in the pasta and béchamel sauce, which provides gluten, and it includes milk‑derived ingredients such as lactose, skimmed milk powder, milk protein and Emmental cheese, making it unsuitable for individuals with gluten sensitivity, celiac disease, lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Chef select, Toque du Chef • 400g

Lasaña boloñesa chef select

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Product Insights

Lasaña boloñesa Chef Select is a 400 g ready‑to‑heat lasagne that layers a beef Bolognese filling, béchamel sauce, durum‑wheat pasta and Emmental cheese. It belongs to the One‑dish meals family, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate total fat (5.9 g) and saturated fat (3.9 g), moderate salt (0.75 g), low sugars (2.5 g) and 6.1 g of protein per 100 g. The dish provides some protein and fiber but also contains gluten, milk and egg allergens, plus the additives citric acid (E330) and mono‑ and diglycerides (E471).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat5.9 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Carbohydrates12.2 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal in its category, this lasagne has lower sugar and salt, similar total fat, but roughly double the saturated fat and less protein, fiber and carbohydrates.

Ingredients

50% bolognese filling (water, 32% british beef, 15% concentrated tomato purée, onion, carrot, modified maize starch, salt, spices, herbs), 26% béchamel sauce (water, vegetable oil [coconut, rapeseed], lactose (milk), modified maize starch, wheat flour, skimmed milk powder, milk protein, salt, spices, acidity regulator: citric acid, emulsifier: mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids), 18% pasta (durum wheat semolina, water, egg powder), 6% emmental cheese (milk) ,

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