Why is Vegetarian Sun Vegetable Lasagna with Cheese classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 classification reflects that the lasagna is made from refined wheat semolina, industrially processed cheeses, pasteurized liquid egg and multiple manufacturing steps, not from added food additives; the ingredient list shows zero added additives, so the ultra-processed label derives from the degree of formulation and processing.

How does the sugar and salt content of this lasagna affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has a low impact on blood glucose, making it acceptable for diabetics in moderation, while the 0.49 g of salt per 100 g is modest compared with many frozen meals but still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

Is the mozzarella cheese in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the mozzarella and the grated hard cheese both contain milk protein, so the product is unsafe for anyone with a milk allergy; it also includes egg, which may trigger reactions in individuals allergic to eggs.

Picard • 400g

Lasagnes végétariennes aux légumes du soleil et au fromage

Composite Foods

Product Insights

These frozen vegetarian lasagnes combine grilled eggplant, tomato, carrot and onion with durum-wheat semolina pasta, hard cheese, mozzarella and egg, placing them in the Composite foods - One-dish meals category. The product carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls into the ultra-processed NOVA 4 group, contains the allergens egg, gluten and milk, and provides moderate levels of salt (0.49 g/100 g) and saturated fat (1.6 g/100 g) while keeping sugar low at 2.4 g/100 g. Nevertheless, it delivers a relatively high fruit-vegetable-legume share (about 38% of the formulation) and 2.1 g of fiber per 100 g, offering a convenient source of vegetables within a ready-to-heat meal when enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal116 kcal

Fat5 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready-meal, this vegetarian lasagna contains less than two-thirds the sugar (2.4 g vs 3.57 g), about one-seventh the salt (0.49 g vs 3.55 g), and slightly less saturated fat while providing comparable fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, semoule de _blé_ dur (_gluten_), aubergine grillée 10,9%, concentré de tomate 10%, tomate 7,2%, oignon préfrit 5,4% (oignon, huile de tournesol), carotte 5,4%, _fromage_ à pâte dure râpé 3,7% (_lait_), huile de tournesol, _lait_ entier en poudre, amidon de riz, _œuf_ (_œuf_ liquide pasteurisé, sel), amidon de maïs, _mozzarella_ râpée 1,2% (_lait_, coagulant microbien, ferments _lactiques_, sel, amidon de pomme de terre), _gluten_ de blé, ail, basilic, sel, poivre noir, persil, origan, muscade

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