Why is Ravioli 4 fromages classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

Because the product combines a refined wheat dough with multiple processed cheeses, pre‑cooked fillings, and added stabilisers, it meets the criteria for NOVA 4; its label lists two food additives – E270 (lactic acid) and E330 (citric acid) – which are used as acidity regulators.

How does the salt content of this ravioli affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the ravioli provides roughly 25 % of the WHO’s recommended maximum daily sodium intake (2 g of salt), so it should be consumed in moderation by people watching their blood pressure.

Is Ravioli 4 fromages compatible with vegan, gluten‑free, keto or halal diets?

No; the product contains wheat flour (gluten), eggs, and several dairy cheeses made with animal rennet, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free, keto (high carb) and most halal diets that prohibit rennet.

Carrefour • 300 g

Ravioli 4 fromages

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Ravioli 4 fromages is a fresh, Italian‑made stuffed pasta product that falls under the Cereals and potatoes food group. It is classified as an ultra‑processed food (NOVA 4) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, reflecting moderate levels of saturated fat (≈3.4 g/100 g) and salt (1 g/100 g) alongside a relatively high protein content (11 g/100 g). The ravioli is lower in sugar and salt than the average ready‑to‑eat pasta, but the inclusion of multiple cheese varieties and additives (E270, E330) contributes to its moderate saturated‑fat load and limits its suitability for low‑fat or low‑salt diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal271 kcal

Fat8.7 g

Saturated Fat3.4 g

Carbohydrates36 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical fresh pasta category, this 4‑cheese ravioli contains about one‑third the sugar (3.3 g vs 9 g), less than half the salt (1 g vs 2.96 g) and roughly 13 % more protein (11 g vs 9.76 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ tendre 28,6_%_, fromage ricotta 18% (contient _lactosérum_, _lait_, _crème_, sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique, acide lactique), _œufs_ 10%, chapelure (farine de _blé_, eau, sel, levure), eau, semoule de _blé_ dur 7,2%, fromage edam 5% (contient _lait_, sel, ferments lactiques, chlorure de calcium, présure), fromage emmental 3,5% (contient _lait_, sel, ferments lactiques, présure), huile de tournesol, fromage mozzarella 3% (contient _lait_, ferments lactiques, sel, présure, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique), _lactosérum_, sel, arôme naturel (contient _lait_), ail, poivre. Pourcentage exprimé sur le total des ingrédients. Peut contenir des traces de crustacés, poissons, fruits à coque, céleri, soja, moutarde et mollusques.

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