Why is Moussant au bœuf et à l'agneau classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed components such as pre‑fried eggplant, refined wheat flour, modified corn starch, added salt and the food‑color additive paprika extract (E160c); these manufacturing steps and additives place it in NOVA group 4, which denotes ultra‑processed foods.

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

With 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is low in sugar and therefore modestly suitable for diabetes management, but the 0.96 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for individuals with hypertension.

Is this product suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No; the moussaka contains animal-derived ingredients (beef, lamb, mozzarella, skimmed‑milk powder) making it unsuitable for vegans, includes wheat flour so it is not gluten‑free, and it lacks halal certification for the meat components.

TOQUE DU CHEF • 850 g

Moussant au bœuf et à l agneau

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑heat French moussaka combines pre‑fried eggplant with French beef and EU‑sourced lamb in a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product that includes refined flours, added salt, modified starches and the food additive paprika extract (E160c). While it offers a decent 7 g of protein and 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g, its fat (8 g) and saturated fat (1.8 g) are above the category average and it contains gluten and milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal132 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates6.8 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal (per 100 g), this moussaka contains slightly less sugar (3.4 g vs 3.57 g), higher fat (8 g vs 5.94 g) and markedly lower salt (0.96 g vs 3.55 g) while providing comparable protein (7 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

32,9% aubergines pré-frites à l'huile de tournesol (aubergines, huile de tournesol), eau, 18,4% viande bovine (origine: France), oignons,8,1% purée de tomates concassées au jus (tomates, jus de tomate), 2,7% purée de tomates double concentrée, 1,9% viande d'agneau (origine: UE), fibres végétales et amidons de pois amidon de mais, mozzarella, lait écrémé en poudre, carottes, sel amidon modifié de mais, ail en poudre, farine de blé, sucre, 0,07% poivre, huile d'olive, fibres de lin, extrait de paprika, 0,03% origan, muscade.

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