Is Lasagne Ah Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Albert Heijn
Lasagne Ah is a ready meal from Albert Heijn. 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 Sugar, Preservative E202, Preservative E211.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like preservatives (E202, E211) and thickeners (E1422, E412, E415), indicating a moderate quality level. The presence of sugar and artificial additives raises concerns about overall healthiness.
Main concern
Contains preservatives E202 and E211, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
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 a variety of vegetables like tomato, zucchini, and bell peppers, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes beef and milk, providing protein and richness to the dish.
- Uses durum wheat semolina, which is a good source of carbohydrates.
- Incorporates spices and herbs for enhanced flavor without artificial flavoring.
Concerns
- Contains preservatives E202 and E211, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
- Includes sugar, which is often added unnecessarily in savory products.
- Thickeners like E1422, E412, and E415 may indicate a processed nature of the meal.
- Presence of artificial additives may detract from the overall natural quality of the dish.
Who should avoid this product?
This ready meal may not be the best fit for:
- 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 Vegetables safe in this ready meal?
Good
Vegetables is used here as base. A mix of vegetables including tomato, onion, zucchini, and bell peppers, providing essential nutrients and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Groente (15% tomaat, 4.8% ui, 4.4% courgette, 2.4% groene paprika, 2.4% rode paprika)
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Is Milk safe in this ready meal?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk adds creaminess and contributes to the protein content of the dish, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: melk
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a necessary component for cooking and helps in achieving the desired consistency of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Beef safe in this ready meal?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef provides a rich source of protein and flavor, making the dish hearty and satisfying.
Role in formula: base
Original: 11% rundvlees
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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 that contributes to the structure and texture of the lasagna.
Role in formula: base
Original: durumtarwegriesmeel
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Is Tomato Juice safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Juice is used here as base. Tomato juice adds moisture and enhances the overall tomato flavor in the lasagna.
Role in formula: base
Original: 8% tomatensap
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree provides concentrated flavor and richness, essential for a lasagna's sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: puree (1.9% tomaat, knoflook)
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Is Thickener E1422 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Thickener E1422 is used here as thickener. E1422 is a modified starch used to improve texture, but its processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel (E1422, E412, E415)
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Is Thickener E412 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Thickener E412 is used here as thickener. E412 is guar gum, a thickening agent that can improve texture but may be seen as overly processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel (E1422, E412, E415)
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Is Thickener E415 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Thickener E415 is used here as thickener. E415, xanthan gum, is used for thickening and stabilizing, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel (E1422, E412, E415)
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Is Free Range Egg safe in this ready meal?
Good
Free Range Egg is used here as base. Free-range eggs contribute to the protein content and add richness to the dish, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: scharrelei
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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 is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: raapolie
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a staple ingredient that provides structure but is often refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor without the need for artificial flavoring, contributing positively to the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijen (0.2% chili)
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Is Fresh Red Pepper safe in this ready meal?
Good
Fresh Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Fresh red pepper adds a touch of heat and freshness, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 0.3% verse rode peper
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor but should be consumed in moderation; its presence is common in savory dishes.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Sea Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is often considered more natural than regular salt, but it still contributes to sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zeezout
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added unnecessarily in savory products, raising concerns about its presence in this dish.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is White Wine Vinegar safe in this ready meal?
Good
White Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White wine vinegar adds acidity and brightness to the dish, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: wittewijnazijn
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Is Preservative E202 safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Preservative E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is potassium sorbate, a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conserveermiddel (E202, E211)
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Is Preservative E211 safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Preservative E211 is used here as preservative. E211 is sodium benzoate, a synthetic preservative that can raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conserveermiddel (E202, E211)
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Is Acid E330 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Acid E330 is used here as acidulant. E330 is citric acid, used for flavor and preservation, but its synthetic nature may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (E330, E270)
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Is Lactic Acid E270 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Lactic Acid E270 is used here as acidulant. E270 is lactic acid, which can enhance flavor and act as a preservative, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (E330, E270)
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Is Anti Caking Agent E170 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Anti Caking Agent E170 is used here as anti-caking. E170 is calcium carbonate, used to prevent clumping, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: anti-caking
Original: antiklontermiddel (E170)
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Is Herbs safe in this ready meal?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs contribute to flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kruiden
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Is Spice Extract safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract enhances flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the dish's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijenextract
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Is Whole Milk Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Whole Milk Powder is used here as base. Whole milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: volle melkpoeder
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gistextract
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is often used as a salt substitute, but its processed nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kaliumchloride (dieetzout)
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Is Starter Culture safe in this ready meal?
Good
Starter Culture is used here as base. Starter culture is used for fermentation, contributing positively to flavor and quality without artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: zuursel
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Is Rennet safe in this ready meal?
Good
Rennet is used here as base. Rennet is used in cheese-making, contributing to the dish's richness and flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: stremsel
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: 4221159
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