Why is Pastabox tortellini jambon classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is labelled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined wheat semolina, cheese, cured meats and a pre‑made sauce, and it contains eight food additives: the stabiliser E451, the gelling agent E407a, the preservative E250, the antioxidant E316, the antioxidant E301, the preservative E202, the preservative E262i and the acidity regulator E270.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g portion provides 0.77 g of salt, which is about 13 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum daily intake of 5 g. While lower than many ready‑meals, it still contributes to total sodium intake and should be balanced with low‑salt foods throughout the day for people managing high blood pressure.

Is the egg in this product a concern for people with an egg allergy?

Yes, the ingredient list includes egg, which is declared as an allergen. Consumers who are allergic to egg should avoid this product, as the presence of egg proteins can trigger allergic reactions.

Sodebo, pasta box • 280 g

Pastabox tortellini jambon

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Pastabox tortellini jambon is a ready‑to‑heat stuffed pasta meal from the French brand Sodebo, classified under the cereals and potatoes group of the French PNNS. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in the NOVA 4 ultra‑processed category, offering about 7.9 g of protein and 1.75 g of fiber per 100 g while providing 149 kcal of energy. However, it contains 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, includes several additives such as E451, E407a, E250, E316, E301, E202 and E262i, and is not suitable for those avoiding egg, gluten or milk allergens.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars0.8 g

Fruits & Vegetables0 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for prepared pasta dishes, this tortellini provides markedly less sugar (1.2 g vs 9 g), salt (0.77 g vs 2.96 g), and saturated fat (3.3 g vs 165.8 g), while also delivering lower calories and protein.

Ingredients

Tortellini au jambon cuit 66% : pâtes fraîches 45% (semoule de blé dur, œuf, eau), farce 30% [jambon cuit standard 10% (jambon de porc, eau, sel, sirop de glucose, dextrose, stabilisant : E451, gélifiant : E407a, lactose, arôme naturel, bouillon de porc, conservateur: E250, antioxydant : E316, ferments), jambon cru fumé 7% (viande de porc, sel, épices, plantes aromatiques, antioxydant : E301, conservateur : E250), ricotta (correcteur d'acidité : acide lactique), emmental, crème fraîche légère, farine de blé, fibre de blé, eau, huile de colza, son de blé, levure boulangère, sucre, sel, farine de fèves, farine d’orge malté torréfiée, vinaigre d’alcool, gluten de blé, fécule de manioc], eau, sel. (% exprimés sur le tortellini)Sauce 34% : crème fraîche légère 57%, eau, jambon cru fumé 8% (viande de porc, sel, épices, plantes aromatiques, antioxydant : E301, conservateur : E250), parmesan 4%, fécule de manioc, ail, sel, poivre, amidon de maïs, conservateurs : E202, E262i. (% exprimé sur la sauce) Porc : Origine UE

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