Why is Lasagnes au thon classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines many processed ingredients, such as modified corn starch, double‑concentrated tomato paste, and cheese, and uses the preservative additive E14xx, which together qualify it for the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Lasagnes au thon affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.2 g of sugar and 0.63 g of salt per 100 g, the lasagna is lower in both sugar and sodium than many frozen meals, making it a modest choice for diabetics and those watching blood pressure, though it should still be consumed in controlled portions.

Based on the ingredient list, can this product be considered suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No, the lasagna contains tuna, emmental cheese, skimmed‑milk powder, wheat semolina and flour, and an egg ingredient, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and not dairy‑free.

Comptoir des marées

Lasagnes au thon

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes au thon is a French frozen tuna lasagna produced by Comptoir des Marées, categorized as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B but belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes the additive E14xx among other processed components. The dish is low in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt compared with typical frozen meals, yet it provides moderate protein and contains allergens such as fish, milk, egg, wheat, celery and mustard.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal74 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates9.8 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for frozen pasta meals, this lasagna contains significantly less fat (1.3 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.94 g), sugar (2.2 g vs 3.57 g) and salt (0.63 g vs 3.55 g), but also lower protein (5.5 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, semoule de blé dur 12,3%, thon 12,2%, oignon, pulpe de tomates au jus (tomates, jus de tomates), courgette grillée, double concentré de tomates, carottes, emmental, amidon modifié de maïs, lait écrémé en poudre, farine de blé, amidon de maïs, sel, huile d'olive vierge extra, céleri, œuf entier en poudre, ail, sucre, basilic, thym, poivre. Traces possibles de: crustacés, fruits à coques, moutarde, mollusques, sésame, soja. Consignes d'utilisation Sans décongélation préalable Au four traditionnel : Préchauffer le four à 200°C (thermostat 6-7) pendant 10 minutes. Oter la barquette de son étui et cuire pendant 50 minutes à 200°C sur une grille à mi-hauteur du four. Laisser reposer 2 minutes avant dégustation. Au four à micro-ondes : Ôter la barquette de son étui. Cuire pendant 17 minutes à 900W. Laisser reposer 2 minutes avant dégustation.

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