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

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it combines refined wheat semolina, added cane sugar, a vegetable broth and several processing aids such as calcium chloride (E509) and, in the filling, calcium sulfate (E516) and nigari; these ingredients are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in Ravioli Tofu Basilic affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.2 g of sugar and 0.78 g of salt per 100 g, the product offers lower sugar and salt than many ready meals, making it acceptable in moderate portions for diabetics or those monitoring blood pressure, but it should still be counted within daily limits.

Is the soy present in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the tofu and soy ingredients contain soy proteins, which are a major allergen; anyone with a soy allergy should avoid this product.

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Ravioli Tofu Basilic

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ravioli Tofu Basilic is a canned, organic, plant‑based one‑dish meal classified as a composite food (PNNS groups: Composite foods, One‑dish meals). It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, and it contains added sugar, gluten from durum wheat semolina, and soy, which are common allergens. Nutritionally, the serving provides low fat (2.8 g), low sugar (3.2 g) and modest salt (0.78 g) per 100 g compared with typical ready‑meal averages, but protein is limited (2.9 g) and the product includes several processed ingredients such as calcium chloride and a vegetable broth.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal87 kcal

Fat2.8 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates12.5 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned ravioli (average per 100 g: 5.94 g fat, 3.57 g sugars, 3.55 g salt, 7.16 g protein), this product contains notably less fat, sugar and salt but also less protein.

Ingredients

Sauce* (81%) : purée de tomates* 83%, oignons*, tofu* (eau, soja*, gélifiant chlorure de calcium), carottes*, champignons de Paris*, huile de tournesol désodorisée*, sel marin, sucre de canne*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, basilic*, épices* et aromates*, bouillon de légumes* (contient du céleri*). Ravioli (19%): pâte* 72% (semoule de blé dur*, eau), farce* 28% (tofu* 62,5% (eau, soja*, gélifiants : chlorure de calcium et/ou sulfate de calcium, nigari), chapelure* (blé), oignons* frits (oignons*, huile d'olive vierge extra*, jus de citron*), huile de tournesol désodorisée*, basilic* 4,5%, sel marin, herbes de Provence*, ail*, poivre*). *Ingrédients issus de l'Agriculture Biologique.

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