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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it is a ready‑to‑eat packaged food that includes processed ingredients such as cooked mushrooms, ricotta, whey, and a natural flavouring that contains gluten; although the label states no artificial flavours or preservatives, the presence of a formulated natural flavour and added salt qualifies it as ultra‑processed.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ravioli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 7.1 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the ravioli provides moderate carbohydrate load and a relatively low sodium amount compared with many processed foods, but the sugars can still raise blood glucose and the salt contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with diabetes or hypertension should consume it in controlled portions.

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

No. The recipe contains ricotta, whey, eggs and wheat semolina, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and its carbohydrate content of 33 g per 100 g is too high for a strict ketogenic plan.

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Girasoli cepes ricotta 250g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Girasoli Cepes Ricotta is a fresh stuffed ravioli product made in France, classified in the cereals and potatoes food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its moderate levels of fat (8.8 g), saturated fat (2.7 g), sugars (7.1 g) and salt (1.1 g) per 100 g, alongside a protein content of 8.1 g and 23.7 % vegetables. While it provides a source of vegetables and cheese, the product contains allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk and includes added salt and natural flavour, which may limit its suitability for low‑salt or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal250 kcal

Fat8.5 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars7.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar ready‑made pasta dishes, this ravioli contains less sugar (7.1 g vs 9 g) and salt (1.1 g vs 2.96 g) but slightly more fat (8.8 g vs 6.94 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farce 60% (champignons cuits (cèpes 7,5%, champignons de Paris 6,4%, huile de colza, oignons, persil 1%, ail, sel), RICOTTA 9,9%, LACTOSERUM, pommes de terre déshydratées-épice: curcuma, eau, CREME FRAICHE, PARMESAN AOP, amidon, semoule de BLE dur, coulis de cèpes et bolets (cèpes 1.5%, huile de tournesol, échalotes, bolets jaunes 0.03%, sel), fibres de BLE, sel, arôme naturel (GLUTEN)), Pâte 40% (semoule de BLE dur, ŒUFS frais issus de poules élevées en Plein Air 5,6%, eau). Pourcentages exprimés sur le produit total. Peut contenir des traces de soja, moutarde et gluten provenant d'autres céréales. Conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice.

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