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

The product is considered ultra‑processed because it combines refined ingredients with several food‑industry additives. It contains the color additive E100 (turmeric extract), the preservative E200 (sorbic acid), the preservative E223 (sodium metabisulfite), the acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid), the antioxidant E304 (ascorbyl palmitate), the acidity regulator E330 (citric acid), the stabiliser E339 (sodium phosphates), and the emulsifier E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), among others.

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

With 2.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the gnocchi adds only a small amount of carbohydrate sugar, which is unlikely to spike blood glucose for most diabetics when consumed in moderation. However, the salt level of 0.94 g per 100 g is higher than the average for similar products and can contribute to increased blood pressure, so people managing hypertension should limit their portion size.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten‑Free?

The gnocchi is not vegan because it contains several dairy cheeses (ricotta, mozzarella, Edam, Cheddar, Gorgonzola). It is not keto‑friendly due to 28 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. Gluten‑free status is likely because the recipe uses rice flour and potato, but the presence of potential cross‑contamination cannot be ruled out. Halal suitability is uncertain, as the cheeses use rennet and may involve animal‑derived enzymes, so it may not meet strict halal standards.

Italiamo • 500 g

Gnocchi Tomato & Mozzarella

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a 500 g pack of Gnocchi Tomato & Mozzarella, a ready‑to‑heat filled gnocchi that falls under the cereals‑and‑potatoes family. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of multiple additives such as E100, E200, E223, E270, E304, E330 and E339, as well as milk‑derived cheeses that trigger the milk allergen. Nutritionally it offers low sugar (2.4 g) and low saturated fat (1.3 g) per 100 g, but its salt (0.94 g) exceeds the average for its category and its protein (3.5 g) and fiber (2.3 g) are modest, making it a convenient but not particularly nutrient‑dense option.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal148 kcal

Fat1.9 g

Saturated Fat1.3 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars2.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑to‑eat gnocchi, its sugar and fat are well below average while its salt is noticeably higher, and it provides less protein and fiber than the category norms.

Ingredients

80% gnocchis (78,4%* purée de pommes de terre (eau, 19%* flocons de pommes de terre (18,8%* pommes de terre, émulsifiant: mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras**; stabilisant: phosphates de sodium; extrait de curcuma, conservateur: disulfite de sodium; antioxydant: esters d'acides gras de l'acide ascorbique; acidifiant: acide citrique) 11%* amidon de pomme de terre), sel, arôme naturel, farine de riz, conservateur: acide sorbique), 20% fourrage (6,2% * Ricotta (lactosérum liquide (lait), lait, sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide lactique), 5,4%* sauce tomate (5,3%* tomates, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), 4,1%* préparation de fromage (0,8% * Edam (lait, sel, ferments lactiques, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne), 0,8%* Cheddar (lait, sel, ferments lactiques, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne), eau, beurre (lait), protéines de lait, 0,2%* Gorgonzola AOP (lait, ferments lactiques, sel, présure), correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique; sel, amidon de pomme de terre), flocons de pommes de terre, 0,8% * Mozzarella (lait, sel, enzyme coagulante d'origine microbienne, ferments lactiques), 0,4%* tomates séchées, huile de tournesol, extrait de betterave rouge, sel, origan, conservateur: acide sorbique). *rapporté au produit fini. **d'origine végétale.

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