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

The product combines several industrially processed components such as refined wheat flour, dehydrated onions, natural flavorings, added salt and a cream sauce, and is pre‑cooked, portioned and packaged, which place it in NOVA group 4; it does not list conventional food‑additive codes but includes natural flavorings (some containing gluten) and added salt.

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

With 1.9 g of sugars per 100 g the product is low in sugar, making it relatively suitable for diabetic meal planning, but it still provides 10 g of total carbohydrates that must be counted; the 0.7 g of salt (about 280 mg sodium) contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people with hypertension.

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

Yes, the lasagna contains egg in the pasta layers, estimated at roughly 2 % of the product, so individuals with an egg allergy should avoid it.

Marque Repère, Côté Table • 350 g

Lasagnes pur bœuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagnes pur bœuf is a ready‑to‑heat beef lasagna sold in a 350 g tray and is classified as a composite food (one‑dish meal) in the French PNNS system. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that contains added salt, dairy, eggs and several flavorings. Compared with average prepared‑lasagna values, it is lower in fat, saturated fat, sugars, salt, energy and carbohydrates, but also provides less protein and fiber than typical products in the category.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal97 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Carbohydrates10 g

Sugars1.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Its 5.2 g of fat, 1.7 g of saturated fat, 1.9 g of sugars and 0.7 g of salt per 100 g are all well below the average prepared‑lasagna levels of 5.94 g fat, 1.94 g saturated fat, 3.57 g sugars and 3.55 g salt, while its protein (5.2 g) and fiber (1.9 g) are also modestly lower than the typical 7.16 g protein and 2.08 g fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, viande de bœuf 17% (origine : France), tomates 10 %, pâtes à lasagnes 8,5 % (semoule de _blé_ dur, _œuf_), triple concentré de tomates 4 %, carottes, oignons, amidon de mais, _crème_ fraiche, huile d'olive vierge extra 0,8 %, farine de _blé_, oignons déshydratés, sel, chapelure de _blé_, arôme naturel (dont _gluten_), ail, sucre, basilic 0,4 %, origan 0,2 %, poivre, arôme naturel de thym, arôme naturel de laurier et autres épices, curcuma.

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