Why is Pasta poêlée classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The dish combines many industrially prepared components, pre‑cooked fusilli pasta, pre‑fried and grilled vegetables, cheese, cream, ricotta, wheat flour, and refined oils, each of which undergoes multiple processing steps, placing the product in NOVA group 4. The only listed additive is citric acid (E330) used as an acidity regulator, along with natural flavorings.

Is the cheese in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy?

Yes, the cheese blend, cream, and ricotta all contain milk proteins and lactose, which are highlighted as allergens; individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this dish.

Is Pasta poêlée suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or keto diets?

No, the product contains dairy (milk, cheese, cream) and wheat‑based pasta and flour, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and its carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Bonduelle • 750 g

Pasta poêlée

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pasta poêlée is a frozen, ready‑to‑heat vegetable pasta dish that falls under the One‑dish meals category of composite foods. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate fat (3.5 g), low saturated fat (1.3 g) and low sugars (1.2 g), but it also provides modest protein (4.2 g) and contains added salt (0.58 g) and dairy ingredients. The formula includes allergens such as gluten from wheat flour and pasta, as well as milk and lactose from cheese and cream, making it unsuitable for those with related sensitivities.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen pasta dishes, Pasta poêlée contains less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and calories per 100 g, but also provides lower protein and fiber.

Ingredients

PATES fusilli (eau, semoule de BLE dur) 30%, brocolis 23%, courgettes préfrites (courgettes 18%, huile de tournesol) 19%, courgettes grillées 10%, eau, FROMAGE (LAIT, sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien, LACTOSE) 4%, CREME, huile de tournesol, RICOTTA (lactosérum de LAIT pasteurisé, crème de LAIT pasteurisé, sel, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique) 1.4%, farine de BLE, mélange de FROMAGES à pâte dure râpés (LAIT pasteurisé, sel, coagulant microbien) 0.8%, basilic, sel, ail, oignon, persil, curcuma, poivre, tomate, champignon noir, extrait d'olive, arômes naturels, sucre, huile d'olive, extrait de levure. Peut contenir du CELERI, du SOJA et de la MOUTARDE

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