Why is Lasagnes bolognaise 350g fe classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines many industrial ingredients and processing steps, including refined wheat semolina, added starches, emulsifiers and flavor enhancers; the label lists five additives: a preservative blend (E14xx), citric acid (E330), calcium chloride (E509), carrageenan (E407) and xanthan gum (E415).

How does the salt content of this lasagne affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.67 g of salt per 100 g, the lasagne provides less sodium than most ready‑meals, but a typical 350 g serving still delivers about 2.3 g of salt, which can contribute noticeably to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the emmental cheese in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; emmental and the added skimmed milk powder contain lactose, so the lasagne is not suitable for individuals who are lactose‑intolerant, and the product is clearly marked with the milk allergen.

Intermarché, FE P&C • 350 g

Lasagnes bolognaise 350g fe

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes bolognaise 350g fe is a ready‑to‑heat meat lasagna sold in a 350 g tray, belonging to the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with 8 g of fat, 2.9 g of saturated fat and 5.7 g of protein per 100 g, while offering low sugar (2.5 g) and modest salt (0.67 g). The formulation includes common allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk, and contains five additives (E14xx, E330, E407, E415, E509).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal149 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this lasagne contains more fat (8 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (2.9 g vs 1.94 g), but significantly less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.67 g vs 3.55 g).

Ingredients

Eau, viande bovine origine France 24%, semoule de blé dur, tomates pelées concassées au jus 8.6% (tomates, jus de tomate, acidifiant: acide citrique, affermissant: chlorure de calcium), emmental*, triple concentré de tomate 3.3%, oignons, huile de colza, farine de blé, carottes, vin rouge, lait écrémé en poudre, amidon modifié de maïs, sel, basilic, huile d'olive vierge extra, crème ( crème*, stabilisant: carraghénanes), purée de carotte, ail, œuf en poudre, poireau poudre, gélifiants: gomme xanthane et farine de graines de caroube; ; poivre noir, muscade.*dont lait

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