Why is Lasagne Bolognaise classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed components such as modified corn starch, emulsified dairy powders, and a pre‑made béchamel sauce, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, and it lists the additive E14xx (a preservative) among its ingredients.

How does the sugar and salt content in Lasagne Bolognaise affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.5 g of sugar and 0.63 g of salt per 100 g, the lasagna is lower in both sugar and salt than many frozen pasta meals, making it a relatively safer option for diabetics and those managing blood pressure, though it should still be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Is Lasagne Bolognaise suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains beef, pork, milk powder, butter, egg powder, wheat semolina and gluten, so it is unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, and most keto diets, and it does not carry halal certification for the meat components.

Carrefour • 1 kg

Lasagne Bolognaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagne Bolognaise is a 1 kg frozen ready‑made lasagna produced by Carrefour, featuring a blend of beef, pork, tomato sauce and béchamel. It falls into the Composite foods / One‑dish meals group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and contains allergens such as celery, eggs, gluten and milk, with modest fat (3.9 g), low sugar (2.5 g) and low salt (0.63 g) per 100 g. While it offers relatively low calories and reduced sugar/salt compared with similar meals, its protein and fiber are below average and the processing level together with the additive (E14xx) may be concerns for health‑focused consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal104 kcal

Fat3.9 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates11 g

Sugars2.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta dish, this lasagna contains less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g), markedly lower salt (0.63 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (104 kcal vs 174.58 kcal), but also provides less protein (5.3 g vs 7.16 g) and slightly more saturated fat (2 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Eau, semoule de _blé_ dur, coulis de tomates 7,8%, concentré de tomates 6,3%, viande de bœuf origine France 5,5%, viande de porc origine France 5,5%, _emmental_ 3%, amidon modifié de maïs, carotte, _céleri_, _lait_ entier en poudre, farine de _blé_, oignon, sel, basilic 0,3%, sucre, huile d'olive vierge extra, _beurre_, ail, _œuf_ entier en poudre, persil, poivre, thym, laurier. Peut contenir des traces de poissons, fruits à coque, crustacés, graines de sésame, mollusques, moutarde, et soja. Ce produit contient 56% de sauce bolognaise, 23% de sauce béchamel, 18% de lasagnes.

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