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

The product mixes fresh vegetables and meat with several industrial ingredients such as emulsifier E428, refined oils, rice starch and cheese powders, which pushes it into the NOVA 4 category that denotes ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

At 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides a modest carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, while 0.8 g of salt is lower than many ready meals but still contributes to daily sodium intake, making it a cautious choice for diabetic or hypertensive individuals.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

The meal contains beef, emmental cheese, butter and milk powder, so it is not vegan, vegetarian or suitable for strict halal standards without certification; it does not contain wheat, making it likely gluten‑free, but its carbohydrate level (6.7 g per 100 g) is higher than typical keto thresholds.

Fleury Michon • 2 x 300 g

Lot de 2 Moussaka au bœuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Moussaka au bœuf is a ready‑made one‑dish meal classified under Composite foods and One‑dish meals. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 group, reflecting the inclusion of additives such as emulsifier E428 and several processed components. While it offers a decent amount of protein and a high share of fruits, vegetables and legumes, it is higher in fat and saturated fat than average meals and contains moderate sugar and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal128 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates6.7 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this moussaka contains more fat (8 g vs 5.94 g) and saturated fat (2.7 g vs 1.94 g), slightly more sugars (3.9 g vs 3.57 g), but less salt (0.8 g vs 3.55 g) and fewer calories (128 kcal vs 175 kcal) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Aubergines 17%, viande de bœuf 16,9%, tomates 14% (tomates, jus de tomates, jus de citron concentré), courgettes 14%, oignons, concentré de tomates, eau, emmental 4,3%, huile de tournesol, amidon de riz, poudre de lait écrémé, gélatine de bœuf, huile d'olive vierge 0,7%, beurre, sel, ail, menthe douce 0,1%, épices, herbes de Provence 0,08% (basilic, origan, romarin, thym), thym Traces éventuelles de arachides, fruits à coque, sésame. Viande de bœuf origine France. Les informations en gras et soulignées sont destinées aux personnes allergiques et intolérantes.

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