Why is Gnocchi classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from rehydrated potato flakes, wheat flour, starch and several processed ingredients, which places it in NOVA group 4. It includes the emulsifier mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), the preservative sorbic acid (E200), the acidity regulator citric acid (E330) and added sulfites for preservation.

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

With only 1.2 g of sugars and no added salt per 100 g, the gnocchi adds minimal glucose load and does not contribute to sodium intake, making it relatively suitable for diabetic and blood‑pressure‑controlled diets, though the total carbohydrate content (34 g) should still be counted within daily limits.

Is the sulfite content in this Gnocchi a concern for people with sulfite sensitivity?

Yes; the ingredient list notes the presence of sulfites, which can trigger allergic reactions such as asthma or hives in sulfite‑sensitive individuals, so they should avoid this product or consult a healthcare professional before consumption.

D'ANTELLI

Gnocchi

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Gnocchi is a frozen plant‑based food belonging to the cereals and potatoes family, with a Nutri‑Score of A and classified in NOVA group 4, indicating a highly processed product. Nutritionally it offers low fat (0.5 g), low saturated fat (0.2 g), low sugars (1.2 g) and zero salt per 100 g, while providing 3.4 g of protein and 34 g of carbohydrates. However, it contains gluten, skimmed milk powder, sulfite preservative and three additives (E200, E330, E471), which may be concerns for allergens and consumers seeking cleaner labels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal157 kcal

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar frozen gnocchi, this product has markedly lower fat (0.5 g vs 6.3 g), saturated fat (0.2 g vs 1.6 g), salt (0 g vs 3.1 g) and sugars (1.2 g vs 2.1 g), while its protein (3.4 g) is slightly below the category average of 3.8 g.

Ingredients

Flocons de pommes de terre réhydratés 79% [eau, flocons de pommes de terre déshydratés (pommes de terre, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d’acides gras, épices, arôme naturel) - contiennent sulfites), Farine de blé tendre, eau, amidon, semoule de blé dur, sel, lait écrémé en poudre, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, conservateur : acide sorbique

84%

35%

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