Why is Tortelloni with Spinach & Ricotta classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The pasta undergoes multiple processing steps such as mixing, extruding, filling, pasteurising and packaging, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. The only listed additive is citric acid (E330), used as an acidifier.

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

With 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the pasta adds only a small amount of carbohydrate to a diabetic meal plan, but the 0.92 g of salt contributes noticeable sodium and should be accounted for in a hypertension‑managed diet.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto or gluten‑free lifestyles?

No. The formulation includes whole eggs, ricotta, whey and wheat semolina, which supply dairy, animal protein and gluten, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets that limit carbohydrates.

Chef Select • 400g

Tortelloni with Spinach & Ricotta

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortelloni with Spinach & Ricotta is a ready‑to‑cook stuffed pasta sold under the Chef Select brand and marketed in Lidl stores across several European countries. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C, is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), and provides moderate protein (8.1 g per 100 g) with low sugars (2.3 g) but a moderate amount of salt (0.92 g). The product contains eggs, milk and wheat, so it is not suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets and may trigger allergies to those ingredients.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal201 kcal

Fat3.5 g

Saturated Fat1 g

Carbohydrates33.1 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average stuffed pastas, this tortelloni has about one‑third the sugar and less than half the salt while offering slightly less protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

durum wheat semolina, water, 5% spinach, 5% ricotta (milk) (whey cheese (milk (whey (milk), fresh cream (milk, milk, salt, acidifier: citric acid)), whole eggs, wheat flour, gouda (milk), whey powder (milk), iodized salt (salt, potassium iodate), potato flakes, sunflower oil, spices, natural flavor (contains milk),

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