Why is Moussaka de Boeuf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additive does it contain?

The dish includes several industrially processed components such as pre‑fried eggplant, modified starch and a béchamel sauce made with wheat flour, milk powder and butter, which place it in the NOVA 4 group; it also lists the additive E14xx, a phosphate used as a stabiliser and acidity regulator.

How does the sugar and salt content in Moussaka de Boeuf affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is lower than the average for comparable meals, making it relatively suitable for blood‑glucose control, but the 0.73 g of salt per 100 g still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be moderated for hypertension.

Is the dairy content in Moussaka de Boeuf a concern for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Yes, the recipe contains milk powder, butter, mozzarella and emmental, all of which provide lactose and milk proteins; individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this product.

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Moussaka de Boeuf

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Moussaka de Boeuf is a French-style baked dish that combines pre‑fried eggplant, Charolaise beef, béchamel sauce and a variety of vegetables, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, with moderate fat (7.3 g), low sugars (2.9 g) and a relatively low salt level (0.73 g) per 100 g, while providing 53 % of its weight from fruits, vegetables and legumes. The product contains dairy, gluten and celery allergens, is not suitable for vegans, and receives an EcoScore of F, indicating a poor environmental performance.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates5.8 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar meals, this moussaka is lower in sugars, salt, energy and carbohydrates but higher in fat and lower in protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Aubergines préfrites 17,9% (lamelles d'aubergines 14,3%, huile de tournesol), eau, viande de boeuf de race Charolaise (Origine : France) 14%, oignon, béchamel 13 % ( eau, farine de blé, lait en poudre, beurre, sel, épices), coulis de tomates 10%, carotte, céleri, concentré de tomate 1,9% , amidon modifié, oignon déshydraté, mozzarella 0,8%, emmental 0,8%, sel, ail, basilic 0,2%, huile d'olive vierge extra, semoule de blé dur, plantes aromatiques 0,08%, épices (dont cumin 0,005%). Traces éventuelles de crustacés, poissons, mollusques, oeuf, graines de sésame, moutarde, soja, fruits à coque. Bien qu'un soin tout particulier ait été apporté à ce produit, il est possible qu'il contienne encore quelques petits os.

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