Why is Tortellini boeuf classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined wheat flours, pre‑cooked beef, and a cheese‑based filler, and it includes two food additives: sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in Tortellini boeuf affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, the tortellini is low‑sugar and therefore not likely to spike blood glucose, making it acceptable for most diabetic meal plans; however, its 1.3 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be taken into account by people managing hypertension, who may need to limit total daily sodium intake.

Is Tortellini boeuf suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No. The product contains soft wheat flour and durum wheat semolina, both sources of gluten, so it cannot be considered gluten‑free and should be avoided by individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Carrefour • 300 g

Tortellini boeuf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini boeuf is a fresh stuffed pasta product filled with cooked beef, packaged in a 300 g tray and classified in the cereals and potatoes group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is rated as NOVA 4, delivering 280 kcal, 13 g of protein, low sugars (1.6 g), moderate fat (8 g) with 2.4 g saturated fat, and 1.3 g salt per 100 g. The formulation includes common allergens, eggs, gluten and milk, and uses the additives sodium nitrite (E250) and sodium ascorbate (E301), reflecting its ultra‑processed status.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal280 kcal

Fat8 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars1.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average prepared pasta (≈9 g sugars, 6.9 g fat, 1.3 g salt and 280 kcal per 100 g), Tortellini boeuf contains far less sugar, slightly more fat, and the same amount of salt, while providing a similar energy level.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ tendre 21,7%, semoule de _blé_ dur 21,7%, _œufs_ frais 11,6% (soit 267g d'_œufs_ frais par kg de mélange farine et semoule), viande de bœuf cuite 11,3% (viande de bœuf 10,8%, sel, farine de _blé_ tendre, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium, conservateur : nitrite de sodium), chapelure (farine de _blé_ tendre, eau, sel), eau, purée de tomates, huile de tournesol, oignons, carottes 2,1%, _lactosérum_ en poudre, oignons pré-frits (oignons, huile de tournesol), basilic 0,4%, sel, arômes naturels, ail, poivre noir, thym 0,04%. Peut contenir des traces de soja et moutarde. Viande de bœuf origine UE.

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