Why is Lasagnes ricotta épinards classified as a processed product (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it combines several processed ingredients such as ricotta, mozzarella, emmental, cream, and refined starches, and it undergoes industrial cooking and freezing. The only listed additive is an anti‑caking agent made from potato starch, used in the mozzarella blend; no preservatives are added.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in this lasagne affect a heart‑healthy diet?

At 3 g saturated fat per 100 g, the lasagne contributes a noticeable share of the daily limit recommended for heart health (around 20 g), while its 0.67 g salt is relatively low compared with many frozen meals, helping keep sodium intake under control. Together, the moderate saturated‑fat level means it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Is Lasagnes ricotta épinards suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or low‑carb diets?

No. The recipe contains dairy cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, emmental), fresh cream, butter, and eggs, which disqualify it for vegan or dairy‑free regimes. It also includes wheat‑based lasagne sheets and flour, so it is not gluten‑free, and with roughly 21 g carbohydrates per 100 g it is not appropriate for low‑carb diets.

Fleury Michon • 300 g

Lasagnes ricotta épinards

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes ricotta épinards is a frozen ready‑made lasagne that falls under the Composite foods and One‑dish meals categories. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed (not minimally processed) product. Per 100 g it provides about 5 g fat (including 3 g saturated), 0.7 g salt and 2.5 g sugars, alongside 4.7 g protein and 1.1 g fiber, offering vegetable protein and calcium but with moderate salt and saturated‑fat levels and common allergens such as eggs, milk and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Energy450 kJ

Fat7.4 g

Saturated Fat3.9 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pasta meal, this lasagne contains less sugar (2.5 g vs 3.57 g), less total fat (5 g vs 5.94 g) and far less salt (0.67 g vs 3.55 g), but its saturated‑fat level is higher (3 g vs 1.94 g).

Ingredients

Eau, épinards 17%, lasagnes 12% (eau, semoule de blé dur, oeufs), crème de riz, crème fraîche 6,3%, ricotta 3,9%, amidon de riz, poudre de lait écrémé, emmental 3,5%, basilic, mozzarella (lait pasteurisé, sel, ferments lactiques, anti-agglomérant: amidon de pommes de terre), fromage à pâte dure, beurre, huile d'olive vierge, sel, échalotes, farine de blé, ail, poivre, muscade. Traces éventuelles de : arachides, fruits à coque, moutarde, sésame, soja.

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