Is Lasagna Bolognese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Good Choice
Lasagna Bolognese is a ready meal from Good Choice. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Starch, Maltodextrin, Lactose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and lactose also affects the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Modified starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains pork meat (12%) providing protein, contributing to the meal's heartiness.
- Includes tomato concentrate (6%) and tomatoes (5%), which add flavor and some nutritional value.
- Spices and herbs enhance flavor without artificial additives, supporting a more natural profile.
Concerns
- Modified starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
- Presence of lactose and powdered milk may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- Sugar is included, which is unnecessary in savory dishes and raises concerns about added sugars.
Who should avoid this product?
This ready meal may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this ready meal so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the dish, providing moisture necessary for cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Cooked Pork Meat safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cooked Pork Meat is used here as base. Cooked pork meat (12%) adds protein and flavor, but its processing level raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: viande de porc cuite
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this ready meal?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is a high-quality grain used for pasta, contributing to the dish's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: semoule de blé dur
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato concentrate (6%) provides rich flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentré de tomates
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Is Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese (6%) adds flavor and creaminess but may contain additives that affect quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: fromage
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Is Tomatoes safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Tomatoes (5%) contribute to flavor and provide some vitamins, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomates
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickener, which can be processed and may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon
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Is Onion safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the dish's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oignon
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Is Powdered Milk safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Powdered Milk is used here as base. Powdered milk adds creaminess but may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lait en poudre
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is processed and may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de froment
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Is Modified Starch safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié
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Is Edible Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Edible Salt is used here as flavor. Edible salt is essential for flavor enhancement and is generally safe in moderate amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel comestible
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Butter safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and flavor but is a source of saturated fat, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: beurre
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Is Lactose safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk that may cause issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor without artificial additives, supporting a more natural profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts contribute to flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extraits d'épices
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is unnecessary in savory dishes and raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Aromatic Herbs safe in this ready meal?
Good
Aromatic Herbs is used here as flavor. Aromatic herbs enhance flavor and provide some nutritional benefits, improving the dish's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: herbes aromatiques
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Is Carrot Powder safe in this ready meal?
Good
Carrot Powder is used here as flavor. Carrot powder adds flavor and color, contributing some vitamins and enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carottes en poudre
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3638672
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Allergens detected: egg , soy , celery
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