Why is Pasta Bowl Feta & Slow Roasted Tomato classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines cooked egg pasta, semi-dried tomatoes, oil-based dressings and numerous seasonings, all of which are formulated before packaging; such multi-ingredient processing places it in the NOVA 4 category, while the label reports zero declared additives, meaning no synthetic preservatives or colourants are listed.

How do the sugar and fat levels in this pasta bowl affect a diabetic or heart-health diet?

With only 3.1 g of sugars per 100 g the product is low in sugar, which is favorable for blood-glucose control, but it provides 6.5 g of total fat and 1.8 g of saturated fat, a moderate amount that should be accounted for in a heart-healthy plan that limits saturated fat intake.

Is the feta cheese in this product a concern for people with milk allergy or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the feta cheese component contains milk proteins and lactose, so the dish is not suitable for anyone who is allergic to milk or who must avoid dairy.

M&S Food • 320 g

Pasta Bowl Feta & Slow Roasted Tomato with a Tomato & Basil Dressing

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pasta Bowl Feta & Slow Roasted Tomato with a Tomato & Basil Dressing is a ready-to-eat pasta salad that falls under the composite foods, one-dish meals category. It is classified as an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) product and carries no Nutri-Score label, delivering about 167 kcal per 100 g, 6.5 g of fat (moderate), 3.1 g of sugars (low), 5.7 g of protein (moderate) and 1.8 g of saturated fat (moderate). The bowl provides calcium and protein from feta cheese but also contains egg and milk allergens, has a higher fat content than the typical pasta-salad average and limited fiber, making it flavorful yet nutritionally modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal167 kcal

Fat6.5 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates20.6 g

Sugars3.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pasta-salad, this bowl contains a modest 167 kcal per 100 g, slightly more fat (6.5 g vs 5.9 g), less sugar (3.1 g vs 3.6 g) and lower protein (5.7 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Cooked Egg Pasta (51%) (Durum Wheat Semolina Water Pasteurised Egg) Semi-Dried Tomatoes (11%) (Semi-Dried Tomatoes Sunflower Oil Sugar Salt Garlic Purée Dried Oregano Lemon Juice) - Feta Cheese (Milk) (10%) Tomato Passata Sundried Tomato Paste (Sundried Tomatoes - Sunflower Oil Tomatoes Sugar. Salt Dried Garlic Dried Oregano Basil) Tomato Paste Vegetable Oil (Sunflower/Rapeseed) Peppers Lemon Juice Spinach Balsamic Vinegar Concentrated Apple Juice Basil Roasted Garlic Purée Red Wine Vinegar Cornflour Salt Ground Black Pepper Dried Oregano. e

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