Why is Lasagne Bolognese classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from multiple processed components such as tomato puree, pork meat, various flours and cheese, and it incorporates functional ingredients like modified starch and the preservative E14xx, which together place it in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With only 1.5 g of sugar and 0.96 g of salt per 100 g, the product adds minimal extra sugar or sodium for diabetics and people controlling blood pressure, but the relatively high saturated fat (3.6 g) may still be a concern for overall cardiovascular health.

Based on the ingredient list, is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

No, it is not suitable for those diets: it contains pork and dairy (non‑vegan and non‑halal), wheat flour and semolina (gluten), and a carbohydrate level of 15 g per 100 g that exceeds typical keto limits.

Dania Express Biedronka • 450g

Lasagne Bolognese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagne Bolognese is a ready-to-heat, one-dish meal classified under the Composite foods (one-dish meals) group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating it is an ultra-processed product with added ingredients such as modified starch and the preservative E14xx. Nutritionally it offers 172 kcal, 7.5 g protein and 8.8 g fat per 100 g, while providing low sugar (1.5 g) and salt (0.96 g) but contains relatively high saturated fat (3.6 g) and modest fiber (1.5 g).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal172 kcal

Fat8.8 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates15 g

Sugars1.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready-meal, this lasagne has lower sugar, salt, carbohydrates and fiber, but higher total fat, saturated fat and slightly more protein, while its calorie content is slightly below the category average.

Ingredients

Przecier pomidorowy 25% (woda,koncentrat pomidorowy 7%) mięso wieprzowe 24%. woda. mąka, semolina z pszenicy durum 12%, ser emmentaler 6%, olej rzepakowy, mąka pszenna, marchew 1,6%, skrobia modyfikowana, odtłuszczone mleko w proszku, cebula,czosnek,bazylia, oregano, mączka chleba świętojańskiego, czarny pieprz, rozmaryn, gałka muszkatołowa

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