Why is Cannelloni ricotta, épinards classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Because it is made from refined wheat semolina, rehydrated skimmed milk, cheese and multiple industrial steps, it falls into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category; the label lists the additives citric acid (E330) and an acidity regulator (E1105), as well as lysozyme derived from egg as a preservative.

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

With 3.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose and should be counted in a diabetic meal plan, while its 0.49 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low compared with many frozen meals, making it less of a concern for hypertension but still part of the daily sodium budget.

Is this cannelloni suitable for people with gluten intolerance?

No; the recipe contains durum‑wheat semolina and wheat flour, both sources of gluten, so it is not safe for individuals requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Picard • 850 g (3 à 4 parts)

Cannelloni ricotta, épinards

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This frozen cannelloni combines ricotta, spinach and a blend of cheeses into a convenient one-dish meal, categorized as a composite food in the One-dish meals group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C (score 4) and delivers 6.5 g of protein per 100 g with moderate sugar (3.4 g) and low salt (0.49 g), but its saturated fat (3.6 g) is above the average for similar meals. The product is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4), contains additives E330 and E1105, includes animal-derived ingredients such as milk, eggs and animal rennet, and is not suitable for vegans or those with egg, gluten or milk allergies.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal141 kcal

Fat7 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates12 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal (sugar 3.57 g, saturated fat 1.94 g, salt 3.55 g per 100 g), this cannelloni has slightly less sugar (3.4 g), markedly lower salt (0.49 g) but higher saturated fat (3.6 g).

Ingredients

Ricotta 25,9% [lactosérum (LAIT), LAIT, crème de LAIT, sel, acidifiant: acide citrique)], LAIT écrémé réhydraté, semoule de BLÉ dur (GLUTEN), pulpe de tomate 10,7%, eau, épinard 6,3%, mascarpone (crème de LAIT, acidifiant: acide citrique), farine de BLE (GLUTEN), OEUF entier issu de poule élevée en plein air 2,4% (liquide, pasteurisé), huile de tournesol, emmental (contient LAIT; origine: UE), fromage râpé (LAIT, sel, présure animale, coagulant microbien, ferments lactiques, conservateur: lysozyme d'OEUF), oignon grillé, oignon, concentré de tomate 0,8%, sel, basilic, muscade, poivre blanc, ail. Peut contenir des traces de: crustacés, poissons, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, moutarde, sésame, mollusques.

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