Why is Lustucru ravioli beef cheddar classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The ravioli is rated NOVA 4 because it combines several industrial ingredients such as processed cheese, bread crumbs, added colour (E160bii, norbixine de rocou) and natural flavourings, all of which involve multiple processing steps beyond simple cooking.

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

With only 2.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the ravioli is low in sugar and therefore suitable for diabetic meal planning, while its 1 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be accounted for in a hypertensive diet, especially when combined with other salty foods.

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

No, the ravioli contains animal‑derived ingredients such as beef, fresh cheese, eggs and milk, includes wheat‑based breadcrumbs and semolina, and provides 37 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or keto diets.

Lustucru selection • 300 g

Lustucru ravioli bœuf cheddar 300g

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Lustucru ravioli beef cheddar is a fresh stuffed pasta that belongs to the cereals and potatoes food group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of processed cheeses, breadcrumbs and a synthetic colour additive. The product offers 11 g of protein per 100 g and low sugars, but it also contains 8.5 g of fat, 3.3 g of saturated fat and 1 g of salt, and it includes common allergens such as egg, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal268 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates37 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical ready‑meal pasta, this ravioli provides less sugar, salt and calories, more protein, but a higher total fat content.

Ingredients

Farce 50% (Viande de bœuf VBF* 8.7%, FROMAGE FRAIS, chapelure (farine de BLE, eau, sel, levure), CHEDDAR (colorant: norbixine de rocou E16b(ii)) 7,5%, eau, pommes de terre déshydratées-épice: curcuma, oignons frits (huile de colza) 2,5%, huile de colza, sel, arômes naturels (LAIT)-piment doux fumé), Pâte 50% (semoule de BLE dur, eau, ŒUFS frais issus de poules élevées en Plein Air 3,7%). Pourcentages exprimés sur le produit total. *Viande bovine transformée en France provenant d'animaux nés, élevés et abattus en France. Peut contenir des traces de soja, moutarde et gluten provenant d'autres céréales. Conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice.

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