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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the ravioli is made from refined durum wheat semolina, contains added modified corn starch, natural flavorings and a preservative coded E14xx, all of which are typical of industrially formulated ready‑meals that undergo multiple processing steps beyond simple cooking.

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

The product’s sugar level is low at 3 g per 100 g, making it relatively safe for blood‑glucose management, but its salt content of 0.81 g per 100 g contributes noticeably to daily sodium intake and should be considered by people with hypertension or those following a low‑salt diet.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No. It contains beef, wheat‑based pasta and gluten, so it is unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets. The high carbohydrate content from the pasta makes it inconsistent with keto principles, and without a halal certification the product cannot be guaranteed suitable for halal consumers.

Auchan • 0.8 kg

Ravioli pur boeuf

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a canned ready‑to‑eat beef ravioli sold by Auchan, belonging to the “Cereals and potatoes” PNNS group as it combines durum wheat pasta with a beef filling. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting the presence of processed starches, added sugars and a preservative (E14xx). Nutritionally it is low in fat (1.7 g), sugar (3 g) and salt (0.81 g per 100 g) compared with typical canned meals, yet its protein (3.7 g) and fiber (1.7 g) are modest and it contains wheat gluten, which may be problematic for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal84 kcal

Fat1.7 g

Saturated Fat0.8 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned meals, this ravioli contains markedly less sugar (3 g vs 9 g), fat (1.7 g vs 6.9 g) and salt (0.81 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g, while providing lower protein and fiber than the category norms.

Ingredients

Eau, ravioli (semoule de BLÉdur, eau, viande de boeuf 4%, chapelure de BLÉ,carottes, sel, oignons, basilic, arôme naturel, huile de colza), purée detomates mi-réduite, viande de boeuf 3,5%, pulpe de tomates (morceaux detomates, jus de tomates), oignons, carottes, sucre, amidon modifié de maïs,sel, persil, arômes naturels. Elaboré à partir de viande de boeuf origine France. Viande de boeuf mise en œuvre : 7.5 % du poids net total. Traces éventuelles d'œuf, de céleri et de lait.

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