Why is Tagliatelles Encre de Seiche classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it undergoes multiple processing steps, including milling of durum wheat into refined semolina, extrusion into tagliatelle shape, and the addition of a squid‑ink sauce that mixes ink, water, salt and a thickener; the only listed additive is xanthan gum (E415) used as a stabiliser.

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

With only 2.1 g of sugar and no added salt per 100 g, the product adds minimal direct sugar or sodium burden, but its high carbohydrate level (71 g) can raise blood glucose, so people with diabetes should watch portion size, while the zero salt makes it suitable for hypertension management.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

No; the tagliatelle contains durum wheat semolina (gluten) and squid ink (an animal source), so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, and not certified halal, and its high carbohydrate content makes it unsuitable for a keto diet.

Lazzaretti • 250 g

Tagliatelles Encre de Seiche

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tagliatelles Encre de Seiche is an organic, artisanal tagliatelle made from 95% durum wheat semolina and colored with 5% squid ink, classified in the Cereals and potatoes food group. It carries a Nutri-Score of A and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra-processed product despite its low fat (1.8 g), low saturated fat (0.5 g), low sugar (2.1 g) and no added salt. However, it contains gluten and mollusk allergens, includes the additive xanthan gum (E415), and provides a high carbohydrate load (71 g) that may be a concern for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal345 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dry pasta, this tagliatelle contains about one-quarter the sugar, less than a third the fat, and virtually no salt, resulting in a slightly lower energy content.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure bio, encre de seiche 5% (encre de seiche 65%, eau, sel, épaississant : gomme de xanthane).

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Lazzaretti • 250 g

Tagliatelles Encre de Seiche

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

low

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal345 kcal

Fat1.8 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates71 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average dry pasta, this tagliatelle contains about one-quarter the sugar, less than a third the fat, and virtually no salt, resulting in a slightly lower energy content.

Ingredients

Semoule de blé dur de qualité supérieure bio, encre de seiche 5% (encre de seiche 65%, eau, sel, épaississant : gomme de xanthane).

84%

35%

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