Why is Ricotta Tomato Ravioli with Pesto Sauce classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what additives does it contain?

Because it is a ready‑made composite meal that combines multiple processed ingredients and uses food‑grade additives for preservation, texture and acidity, including citric acid (E330), xanthan gum (E415), ascorbic acid (E300) and other stabilisers such as E1105 and E14xx.

Is this ravioli suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No. The product contains durum‑wheat semolina (gluten), ricotta, milk, eggs and other dairy ingredients, so it is neither gluten‑free nor vegan.

How does the saturated‑fat level in this meal affect a heart‑healthy diet?

At 4.5 g per 100 g, the saturated fat represents about 23 % of the recommended daily limit of 20 g, so it should be consumed in moderation, especially by individuals monitoring cholesterol or cardiovascular risk.

Thiriet • 330 g

Ravioli ricotta tomates sauce pesto roso

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ricotta tomato ravioli with pesto sauce is a pre‑cooked, ready‑to‑heat one‑dish meal that falls under the composite foods and one‑dish meals categories. It offers low sugar and salt, moderate protein, but its fat (9.2 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g) are relatively high, resulting in a Nutri‑Score of C and an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 classification. The product also contains allergens such as gluten, milk, eggs and soy, reflecting its dairy‑rich and wheat‑based formulation.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal165 kcal

Fat9.2 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pasta dish, this ravioli contains over 50 % more fat (9.2 g vs 5.9 g) and saturated fat (4.5 g vs 1.9 g), while its sugar (0.6 g) and salt (0.9 g) are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Ravioli précuits 47,5% (semoule de blé dur (gluten (blé)), eau, ricotta 9,8% (lactosérum (lait), crème (lait), lait (lait), sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), oeuf de poules élevées en plein air (œufs) 4%, mascarpone (crème (lait), correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), concentré de tomate (origine Italie) 4%, fromage râpé (lait (lait), sel, présure, conservateur: lysozyme d'œuf (oeufs)), crème fraiche (lait), tomate séchée marinée 0,9% (tomate séchée (origine Italie) 0,8%, huile de tournesol, sel, acidifiant: acide citrique), basilic 0,3%, extrait de levure, sel, origan, amidon transformé, poivre, piment), courgette (origine Italie) 12,1%, tomate cerise (origine Italie) 11,2%, fromage râpé (lait (lait), sel, présure, conservateur: lysozyme d'œuf (œufs)), eau, purée de tomate (origine Italie) 3,8%, basilic 2,5%, huile de tournesol, ricotta 2,5% (lactosérum (lait), crème (lait), lait (lait), sel, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique), crème fraîche (lait) 2%, tomate (origine Italie) 1,5%, préparation au basilic 1% (basilic concentré 0,6%, huile de tournesol, sel, antioxydant: acide ascorbique), pignon de pin 0,7%, sel, amidon transformé, concentré de tomate (origine Italie) 0,3%, ail, sucre, paprika, épaississant: gomme xanthane. Présence éventuelle de moutarde et soja.

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