Why is PastaBox - Tortellini Ricotta Epinards Sauce au parmesan classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 rating reflects its status as a ready-to-heat, multi-ingredient dish that combines processed pasta, dairy, and sauce, and the label lists three food additives: citric acid (E330) as an acidity regulator, potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, and sodium acetate (E262i) as a second preservative.

How does the product’s saturated-fat and salt levels impact a heart-healthy diet?

With about 3.1 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the dish contributes a moderate portion of the recommended daily limit, while its 0.6 g of salt is well below the average for prepared meals, making the salt content heart-friendly but the saturated-fat level a point of caution for those limiting cholesterol-raising fats.

Is the wheat gluten in this dish safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

No; the product contains wheat flour and gluten as major ingredients and is labeled with gluten as an allergen, so it is not safe for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity.

Sodebo • 280 g

PastaBox - Tortellini Ricotta Epinards Sauce au parmesan

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Made by Sodebo, this 280 g PastaBox offers fresh-cooked tortellini stuffed with ricotta and spinach, served in a parmesan-based sauce and intended for microwave heating. It belongs to the PNNS 'one-dish meals' (composite foods) group, carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra-processed, reflecting the presence of several additives (E330, E202, E262i) and common allergens (egg, milk, gluten). While it provides a source of protein and vegetables with low sugar and salt, it also contains moderate saturated fat and multiple dairy ingredients, which may be less suitable for heart-healthy or allergen-restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal159 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat3.1 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

At roughly 163 kcal, 2 g sugar and 3.1 g saturated fat per 100 g, this Tortellini meal is lower in calories and sugar than the average ready-meal (≈174 kcal, 3.6 g sugar) but has a higher saturated-fat level, while its salt (0.6 g) is far below the typical 3.55 g.

Ingredients

Pâtes fraîches cuites 45% (semoule de BLE dur 22%, eau, ŒUF, sel), CREME légère 12%, LAIT écrémé, RICOTTA, épinards, eau, oignons, PARMESAN, EMMENTAL, MOZZARELLA, protéines de LAIT, poudre d'épinard 0,3%, huile d'olive vierge, huile de colza, vinaigre d'alcool, farines de BLE, de fèves et d'ORGE malté, gluten de BLE, son de BLE, fibre de BLE, levure boulangère, amidon et/ou fécule, sucre, LACTOSE, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, conservateurs : sorbate de potassium, acétate de sodium, sel, poivre, ail. Ce produit peut contenir des fruits à coque et d'autres céréales contenant du gluten.

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