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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as cooked egg pasta, concentrated tomato paste and added flavorings, and it includes the thickener xanthan gum (E415) as its only listed additive.

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

With only 2.3 g of sugar and 0.3 g of salt per 100 g, the meal is relatively low in both nutrients, making it more suitable for diabetes or hypertension management when consumed in moderation, though total calories and fat should still be considered.

Is the egg present in the pasta a concern for people with egg allergy?

Yes, the pasta contains about 5 % egg and the label highlights egg as an allergen, so individuals with egg allergy should avoid this product.

Bon App', Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour • 300 g

BOX Bolognaise / Bolognese Festonate

Composite Foods

Product Insights

BOX Bolognese is a French refrigerated ready‑meal that combines egg‑based pasta, tomato puree and French beef, packaged in a cardboard box with a protective film. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B, belongs to the composite foods and one‑dish meals group, and is classified as an ultra‑processed product (NOVA 4) with moderate fat (6.4 g per 100 g) and low sugar (2.3 g) and salt (0.3 g). The formulation includes allergens such as egg, wheat and milk, uses no palm oil, and is presented in recyclable cardboard but also a film whose recyclability is unclear.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal157 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates18 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal averages, this Bolognese box contains less sugar, salt and calories, but slightly more fat and less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pâtes alimentaires aux _œufs_ cuites 49% (eau, semoule de _blé_ dur, _œuf_ 4,9%), pulpe de tomate au jus 19% (tomate 13,3%, jus de tomate 5,7%), viande de bœuf 13% (origine : France), eau, double concentré de tomate 4,2%, oignon, huile de tournesol, carotte 1,5%, arôme naturel de paprika, sucre, sel, ail en poudre, arôme naturel (contient _lait_), curcuma, épaississant : gomme xanthane.

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