Why is Triangoli Mozzarella, tomato & aceitunas classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The recipe combines multiple processed components such as whey powder, powdered mozzarella cheese, refined wheat semolina, and a thickener, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the only listed additives are cellulose (E460ii) used as a thickener and an unspecified emulsifier (E460).

How do the sugar and salt levels in this product affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

At 7.7 g of sugar per 100 g the product provides a moderate carbohydrate load that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily sugar allowance; the 1.3 g of salt is also moderate and may contribute to higher blood pressure, making it less suitable for strict hypertension diets.

Is this stuffed pasta suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No; the product contains dairy (mozzarella, whey, milk proteins), eggs, and wheat semolina, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and does not meet keto or typical halal criteria.

Chef Select, Italiamo • 250 g

Triangoli Mozzarella, tomate & aceitunas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Triangoli Mozzarella, tomato & aceitunas are fresh stuffed pasta triangles that belong to the cereals and potatoes food group. The product delivers 8.9 g of protein and 4.3 g of fiber per 100 g, but also contains moderate levels of fat (8.3 g), sugars (7.7 g) and salt (1.3 g, classified as moderate). It is classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), carries a Nutri‑Score of C and includes allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk, as well as additives E460 and E460ii.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal272 kcal

Fat8.3 g

Saturated Fat1.9 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars7.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical stuffed pastas, this product has lower sugar (7.7 g vs 9 g) and salt (1.3 g vs 2.96 g) but slightly higher fat (8.3 g vs 6.94 g) and fewer proteins (8.9 g vs 9.76 g).

Ingredients

52% relleno: aceite de girasol, suero lácteo en polvo, 13% queso Mozzarella (leche, sal, fermentos lácteos, cuajo microbiano), gránulos de patata, 10% paté de aceitunas taggiasca (80% aceitunas taggiasca, aceite de oliva virgen extra, sal, hierbas aromáticas), espesante: celulosa en polvo, 6% pulpa de tomate, proteínas de la leche, sal, 2,5% tomates deshidratados, almidón de patata, orégano deshidratado, aromas naturales (contienen leche y derivados lácteos), agua. 48% pasta: semola de trigo duro, 20% huevo, agua.

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