Why is Ravioli aux légumes classified as a moderately processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The ravioli is canned after being cooked, which places it in NOVA group 3 for foods processed with heat and preservation; the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, colorings or flavor enhancers, so the product contains zero listed additives.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g, the ravioli contributes a moderate amount of sodium; individuals monitoring blood pressure should limit portion size and balance it with low‑salt foods to stay within daily sodium recommendations.

Is this product suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The product is certified vegan because it contains no animal ingredients, but it includes durum wheat semolina, so it is not gluten‑free and should be avoided by those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

Danival • 670 g

Ravioli aux légumes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

The product is a plant‑based pasta dish (PNNS group "Cereals and potatoes") made from durum wheat semolina dough stuffed with a mix of five vegetables and cooked in a tomato‑based sauce, packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid. It carries an organic vegan label, earns a Nutri‑Score of A and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating it is only moderately processed, and it provides modest amounts of fat (4.5 g), protein (1.7 g) and fiber (1.4 g per 100 g). However, the ravioli contains gluten, has a moderate salt level (1 g/100 g) and relatively low protein and fiber compared with typical cereal‑based meals, so it should be balanced with other nutrient‑dense foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal91 kcal

Fat4.5 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates10.2 g

Sugars2.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned pasta category, this ravioli contains far less sugar (2.2 g vs 9 g), fat (4.5 g vs 6.9 g) and salt (1 g vs 3 g) per 100 g, but also markedly lower protein (1.7 g vs 9.8 g) and fiber (1.4 g vs 5 g).

Ingredients

Eau, ravioli farcis aux 5 légumes (17 %) (pâte (60%) : semoule de blé dur, eau; farce (40%) : (légumes (47 %) : (oignons (15%), carottes (14%), tomates (8%), aubergines (5%); poivrons (5%); chapelure, huile de tournesol, couscous, basilic (3%), sel, fibre de son de blé, ail); légumes (30%) (tomates (15%) : concentré de tomates et pulpe, carottes (5%), poireaux (5%), oignons (5%)), huile de tournesol, désodorisée, sel, basilic (0,6%), ail, romarin, origan, poivre.

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