Why is Lasagne zucchine e provola classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

The product is rated as ultra-processed because it is made from multiple industrially prepared components such as refined wheat flour, sunflower oil, processed cheeses, bechamel sauce and pre-cooked vegetables; the only listed additives are natural flavourings and added salt.

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

With 3.4 g of sugars and 0.81 g of salt per 100 g, the lasagne provides relatively low sugar and below-average salt, making it compatible with diabetic and hypertensive diets when portion sizes are controlled.

Is this lasagne suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten-free diets?

The lasagne contains dairy (milk, ricotta, provola, mozzarella), egg in the fresh pasta and wheat flour, so it is not vegan, not halal without certification, and not gluten-free; the carbohydrate level also makes it unsuitable for a strict keto diet.

Rana • 350 g

Lasagne zucchine e provola

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Lasagne zucchine e provola is a ready-to-eat Italian one-dish meal classified as a composite food. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is listed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed formulation that combines fresh pasta, cheese, bechamel sauce and vegetable fillings. Nutritionally it offers 126 kcal, 8.8 g protein, low sugar (3.4 g) and low salt (0.81 g) per 100 g, but its total fat (6.3 g) and saturated fat (3.6 g) are higher than typical ready lasagne.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Fat6.3 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates8 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready lasagne, this product contains less sugar and salt and fewer calories, but more total and saturated fat while delivering higher protein.

Ingredients

Besciamella 37%: latte intero 78%, acqua, farina di grano tenero, olio di girasole, aroma naturale, sale. Ripieno con bieta erbetta e formaggio provola affumicata 26%: ricotta 24% (siero di latte, latte, sale), bieta 21%, latte intero, formaggio provola affumicata 16%, formaggio mascarpone, crema di latte formaggio grattugiato, aromi naturali, amidi, sale, fibre vegetali (di mais e patata), farina di grano tenero, olio di girasole, pepe nero, aglio. Formaggio mozzarella 15%. Zucchine fritte 8%: zucchine, olio di girasole. Zucchine grigliate 8%. Pasta fresca all'uovo 6%: semola di grano duro, uovo 20%.

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