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

It combines many industrially processed components such as rehydrated skimmed‑milk powder, modified starch, cheese blends, and a preservative system, and lists food‑additives E1105 (an emulsifier) and a generic E14xx additive, which together place it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 9.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product can cause a noticeable rise in blood glucose, making it unsuitable for strict diabetic control, while its 0.55 g of salt is moderate and lower than typical frozen meals, so it is less problematic for hypertension but should still be consumed in moderation.

Is the celery in this product a concern for people allergic to celery?

Yes, celery appears both as an ingredient and is highlighted as an allergen, so anyone with a confirmed celery allergy should avoid this moussaka.

Thiriet • 850g

Mousaka

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Mousaka is a frozen, microwave‑ready one‑dish meal that combines fried aubergine, beef, lamb, cheese, and various vegetables into a composite food. Nutritionally it provides about 128 kcal per 100 g, with moderate fat (3.4 g), saturated fat (1.7 g), protein (12.7 g), fiber (1.3 g), high sugar (9.3 g) and moderate salt (0.55 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA rating of 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed. The product contains several allergens (celery, eggs, fish, gluten, milk, molluscs, mustard, soy) and additives (E1105 and E14xx), and its sugar level is well above the average for frozen meals while its fat and salt are lower than typical.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Energy536 kJ

Fat3.4 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen meals, this moussaka has considerably more sugar (9.3 g vs 3.6 g per 100 g) while its fat (3.4 g) and salt (0.55 g) are below the category averages of 5.9 g and 3.55 g respectively.

Ingredients

Aubergines frites 28% (aubergine (origine Italie) 20,1%, huile de tournesol), viande bovine (origine France) 18%, lait écrémé en poudre réhydraté (lait) 14,2%, oignon, eau, purée de tomate, carotte, viande d'agneau (origine UE/non UE) 3%, céleri (céleri), amidon transformé 1,5%, emmental (lait) 1,4%, fromages râpés (lait) 1,4% (lait (lait), sel, presure, conservateur: lysozyme d'œuf (œufs)), farine de blé (gluten (blé)) 1,1%, beurre (lait), vin rouge, sel, huile d'olive vierge extra, ail, dextrose, poivre noir, origan, thym, muscade. Présence éventuelle de crustacés, poisson, mollusques, moutarde et soja.

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