Why is Lasagnes Alla Bolognese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The lasagna combines many industrially prepared ingredients, reconstituted skimmed milk, processed meat, cheese, and refined wheat semolina, and includes three listed food additives: sodium nitrite (E250) and potassium nitrate (E252) as preservatives, and sodium erythorbate (E316) as an antioxidant, which together meet the criteria for a NOVA 4 ultra‑processed product.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of this lasagna affect people with hypertension or cardiovascular concerns?

Although the salt level (0.9 g per 100 g) is lower than the category average, it still contributes to daily sodium intake and can raise blood pressure if consumed in large portions. The saturated‑fat amount (3.8 g per 100 g) exceeds typical recommendations and may increase LDL cholesterol, so individuals with hypertension or heart disease should limit portion sizes and balance the meal with low‑salt, low‑fat foods.

Is the presence of milk, egg and gluten in this product a concern for individuals with common food allergies, and how can they manage it?

Yes, the lasagna contains milk (reconstituted skimmed milk and butter), egg (whole free‑range egg) and gluten (wheat semolina and flour), all of which are listed allergens. People with lactose intolerance, egg allergy, or celiac disease should avoid this product or choose an allergen‑free alternative; checking the label for cross‑contamination warnings and consulting a dietitian can help manage exposure.

Picard • 400g

Lasagnes Alla Bolognese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes Alla Bolognese is a frozen, meat‑based one‑dish meal classified as a composite food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, containing several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), potassium nitrate (E252) and sodium erythorbate (E316). While it provides a solid 8.6 g of protein per 100 g and low sugar, it also has higher than average fat, saturated fat and modest salt levels, and includes common allergens like milk, egg and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal151 kcal

Fat7.8 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen lasagnas, this product offers lower sugar (3.2 g vs 3.57 g), much lower salt (0.9 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (151 kcal vs 174.6 kcal), but higher fat (7.8 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (3.8 g vs 1.94 g) and protein (8.6 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

_Lait_ écrémé réhydraté 23,1%, viande de bœuf hachée 16,2% (origine : France*), purée de tomates 9,7%, semoule de _blé_ dur (_gluten_ : origine UE et hors UE), viande de porc hachée 7,5% (origine : Italie**), pulpe de tomate 6,1%, oignon, Parmigiano Reggiano AOP 4% (contient _lait_), farine de _blé_ (_gluten_ : origine UE), concentré de tomate 2,4%, eau, _œuf_ entier issu de poules élevées en plein air (liquide, pasteurisé), pancetta hachée 2% [poitrine de porc(origine : Italie**), sel, dextrose de maïs, arômes naturels, épices, antioxydant : erythorbate de sodium, conservateurs (nitrite de sodium, nitrate de potassium)], tomate 1,8%, beurre (_lait_), vin rouge Sangiovese, huile d'olive, carotte, sel, herbes aromatiques (persil, laurier, origan, thym), ail, poivres *Issu d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus en France **Issu d'animaux nés, élevés, abattus et transformés en Italie

84%

35%

Unlock What Your Food Doesn't Tell You

Scan this and millions of other food products to discover hidden positive & negative points, scores percentage, additives, allergens, and deeper product insights with the free NutrScan app.