Why is Penne au gorgonzola classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

NOVA 3 indicates that the product has undergone processing steps such as cooking, addition of ingredients and preservation, but it does not contain the extensive industrial formulations of ultra‑processed foods. The only listed additive is E300 (ascorbic acid), which acts as an antioxidant to protect colour and flavour.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of Penne au gorgonzola affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With 4.8 g of saturated fat and 0.61 g of salt per 100 g, the dish contributes appreciably to daily limits for these nutrients; regular consumption can raise blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, so people managing hypertension or heart disease should enjoy it only occasionally and balance it with lower‑fat, low‑salt meals.

Is the Gorgonzola cheese in Penne au gorgonzola a concern for people with milk or lactose intolerance?

Gorgonzola is a blue‑veined cheese made from cow’s milk and contains both milk proteins and lactose; therefore it can trigger allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to milk and may cause digestive symptoms in those with lactose intolerance.

Marie • 300 g

Penne au gorgonzola

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Penne au gorgonzola is a ready‑to‑heat pasta meal that combines penne, Gorgonzola cheese, fresh cream, smoked cooked ham and a blend of herbs. It falls in the PNNS group “Cereals and potatoes”, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, offering 180 kcal, 7 g of protein and low sugars per 100 g, but also provides 4.8 g of saturated fat and 0.61 g of salt, and includes the additive E300. The recipe contains several allergens such as milk, gluten, celery, mustard, egg, fish, crustaceans and molluscs, and incorporates processed ingredients like smoked ham, so it may not suit strict vegan, gluten‑free or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat4.8 g

Carbohydrates17 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pasta dish, this product contains far less sugar and salt but a higher fat content.

Ingredients

penne cuites 47,6% (eau, semoule de blé dur, huile de colza), eau, Gorgonzola AOP 11,8%, crème fraîche 11,2%, jambon cuit supérieur fumé 6,6% (jambon de porc origine France, sel, arômes naturels**, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), farine de blé, huile d'olive vierge, fond de volaille (bouillon de poulet, graisse de poulet, carottes, sel, thym, laurier), origan, purée d'ail, sel, poivre noir fumé, curcuma. **Contient naturellement des polyphenols qui contribuent à la préservation de l'oxydation. Penne: origine Italie. Informations en gras destinées aux personnes allergiques. Traces possibles de: poisson, crustacés, mollusques, œuf, céleri, moutarde, soja.

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