Why is Tajine de bœuf - légumes du soleil classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is a pre‑cooked, ready‑to‑heat meal that combines multiple industrially derived ingredients such as modified corn starch, natural flavorings and the preservative additive E14xx, it meets the criteria for an ultra‑processed food, placing it in NOVA group 4.

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

The product provides only 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, which is low and generally acceptable for diabetic monitoring, but it contains 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, a moderate amount that should be balanced with low‑salt foods to keep overall sodium intake within recommended limits for hypertension.

Is the egg white in this product a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, egg white is used in the beef meatballs, so the Tajine is unsuitable for anyone with an egg allergy; the presence of egg also means it is not considered egg‑free even though the rest of the meal is plant‑based.

Lidl, Toque du Chef • 350 g

Tajine de bœuf - légumes du soleil

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tajine de bœuf - légumes du soleil is a ready‑to‑heat Moroccan‑style beef and vegetable tajine, classified as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and falls into NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added flavorings, modified starches and a small amount of additive E14xx. While it provides moderate protein (5.4 g per 100 g) and low sugars and saturated fat, it also contains notable salt (0.9 g per 100 g) as well as gluten, egg and possible milk traces, which may be concerns for certain dietary restrictions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal145 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal, this Tajine contains less sugar (2.3 g vs 3.57 g), less salt (0.9 g vs 3.55 g) and lower saturated fat (1.4 g vs 1.94 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly less protein (5.4 g vs 7.16 g).

Ingredients

Eau, 13,7% boulette au bœuf frite (10,3% viande de bœuf (Origine : France), blanc d'œuf*, chapelure (farine de blé, sel), légumes en proportion variable (oignons, poivrons rouges), épices, fécule de pomme de terre, fibre de pois, sel), 13,3% semoule de blé dur (Origine : France), 8,4% courgette, 6,8% poivron, 6,3% carotte, 5,8% oignon, 4,1% aubergines, huile de colza, 2,6% raisins secs, 2,1% pois chiche, huile de tournesol, purée de tomates double concentrée, sel, huile d'olive, amidon modifié de maïs, fécule de pomme. de terre, arômes naturels, menthe. gingembre, ail, épices. *Issu de poules élevées au plein air. Traces éventuelles de lait.

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