Why is Cannelloni Tomates Séchées & Mozzarella classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which ingredients lower its Nutri‑Score to D?

The product combines refined durum wheat semolina, processed cheeses, added sunflower oil, and fresh eggs, all of which are typical of industrially formulated foods; the modest amount of salt, saturated fat from cheese and egg, and limited fruit‑vegetable content drive the Nutri‑Score down to D.

How does the sugar and salt content of this cannelloni affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 3.8 g of sugars per 100 g, the product is relatively low‑carb and acceptable for diabetic meal planning, but the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g contributes a moderate sodium load that may be unsuitable for people managing high blood pressure.

Is this stuffed pasta suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, or gluten‑free?

No; the recipe contains mozzarella, ricotta, and fresh eggs (non‑vegan), wheat semolina and breadcrumb (gluten), and a high carbohydrate base, making it incompatible with vegan, gluten‑free, and low‑carb/keto eating patterns.

Saint Jean • 300 g

Cannelloni Tomates Séchées & Mozzarella

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cannelloni Tomates Séchées & Mozzarella is a fresh stuffed pasta product from the cereals and potatoes family, featuring a tomato‑based filling with mozzarella, ricotta and eggs. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting a moderate amount of fat (8.4 g), low sugars (3.8 g), decent protein (9.1 g) and a moderate salt level (1.5 g) per 100 g. The presence of wheat, milk and egg allergens, along with processed cheese and refined semolina, makes it unsuitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets and highlights its ultra‑processed nature.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal224 kcal

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat3 g

Carbohydrates26.4 g

Sugars3.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar pasta dishes, this cannelloni contains less sugar (3.8 g vs 9 g), less salt (1.5 g vs 2.96 g) and fewer calories (224 kcal vs 353 kcal), but its fat content is modestly higher (8.4 g vs 6.94 g) while saturated fat remains far below the category average.

Ingredients

Farce (65%) : Mozzarella 16,2%, coulis de tomate, eau, concentré de tomate, chapelure (blé), ricotta, huile de tournesol, ﬂocons de pomme de terre (pommes de terre déshydratées, extrait d'épice), tomates séchées 2,9%, basilic 2,9%, fibre de blé, sel, sucre, ail déshydraté, arôme naturel. Pâte (35%) : Semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure 25%, eau, œufs frais 3,5%.

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