Why is Girasoli Pesto classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the recipe includes processed ingredients such as refined wheat semolina, modified starch, and added oils, and it lists one food additive, E14xx, which is a permitted sodium carbonate/phosphate used as a leavening or acidity regulator.

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

The 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g can raise blood glucose levels, making it less suitable for strict diabetic meal plans, while the 1 g of salt is moderate and generally acceptable for most hypertensive diets but should still be counted toward daily sodium limits.

Is the ricotta in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance?

Yes; the ricotta filling contributes dairy protein and lactose, so individuals who are lactose intolerant or have a milk allergy should avoid the product.

Lustucru, Lustucru selection • 250 g

Girasoli pesto cremeux ricotta basilic 250g lustucru

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Product Insights

Girasoli Pesto is a ready-to-eat fresh stuffed pasta containing a ricotta-based pesto filling with basil, parmesan, sunflower seed, and added vegetables, classified under the Composite foods and One-dish meals groups. The product carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its moderate levels of fat (12 g), saturated fat (3.8 g), sugars (6.7 g) and a relatively low salt content (1 g) per 100 g, while providing 9 g of protein and 3.1 g of fiber. It contains allergens such as milk, eggs and gluten, includes one additive (E14xx), and is marketed as preservative-free and made in France, but its high fat and sugar levels make it a less optimal choice for low-calorie or low-sugar diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal277 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars7.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average stuffed-pasta product, Girasoli Pesto contains about double the fat (12 g vs 5.94 g) and nearly twice the sugars (6.7 g vs 3.57 g), while its salt level (1 g) is well below the category average of 3.55 g.

Ingredients

Farce 60% (RICOTTA 16,7%, eau, LACTOSERUM, basilic 5,9%, PARMESAN AOP 4,2%, pommes de terre déshydratées-épice: curcuma, huile de colza 3,5%, MASCARPONE, fibres de BLE, graine de tournesol 1,7%, huile d'olive vierge 1,7%, semoule de BLE dur, amidon, sel, huile de tournesol, ail 0,3%, extrait de levure), 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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