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

The lasagna includes several industrial ingredients such as modified corn starch, guar gum (E412) and xanthan gum (E415) used as thickeners and stabilisers, plus a natural beef flavor; these components place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this lasagna affect a hypertensive diet?

With 0.78 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains less sodium than many ready‑made meals, but it still contributes to the recommended maximum of 5 g per day, so hypertensive individuals should consume it in moderation.

Is the cream in this product a concern for lactose‑intolerant or dairy‑allergic consumers?

Yes, the formulation lists cream and milk proteins, making it unsuitable for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies, and these allergens are highlighted in the ingredient list.

CMI (Carrefour Marchandises Internationales), Carrefour, Groupe Carrefour • 300 g

Lasagnes à la Bolognaise

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes à la Bolognaise is a 300 g French ready‑to‑heat meat lasagna sold by Carrefour, packaged in a plastic film tray under protective gas. It belongs to the composite foods (one‑dish meals) group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), providing 103 kcal, 4.3 g fat (2.1 g saturated), 4.2 g protein and 0.78 g salt per 100 g. The product offers modest fiber and protein while keeping sugar and salt relatively low, but its high processing level, added sugars, dairy, egg and three food additives temper its nutritional rating.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal102 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat2.3 g

Carbohydrates9.1 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared lasagnas, this version delivers lower sugar, total fat, salt and calories but also provides less protein and fiber, and its saturated‑fat share is slightly higher than typical.

Ingredients

Eau, viande bovine 17%, pâtes alimentaires pré-cuites 9,5% (semoule de _blé_ dur, eau, _oeufs_), pulpe de tomates au jus 6% (pulpe de tomates, jus de tomates, jus de citron), double concentré de tomates 5%, oignons 4,5%, carottes 4,5%, crème (contient _lait_), amidon modifié de maïs, sel, emmental râpé (contient _lait_), huile d'olive vierge, ail déshydraté, oignon déshydraté, basilic, arôme naturel, gélifiants : gomme guar et gomme xanthane, origan, curcuma. Viande bovine origine France. Peut contenir des traces de céleri.

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