Why is Ravioli légumes classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is made from refined durum wheat semolina, processed tomato puree, added sugar and a food‑color additive listed as E14xx, together with natural flavorings, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

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

With 2.8 g of sugar and 0.89 g of salt per 100 g, the ravioli is lower in sugar than many ready‑meals but still contributes to daily carbohydrate intake, and its moderate salt level may be a concern for people managing high blood pressure, so portion control is recommended.

Is Ravioli légumes suitable for strict diets such as vegan, gluten‑free, or halal?

The ingredients are plant‑based, so the product is technically vegan, but it contains wheat semolina and therefore gluten, making it unsuitable for a gluten‑free diet; it does not list any animal‑derived ingredients, yet the label notes possible traces of milk and eggs, which may affect strict allergen‑free or halal considerations.

Carrefour • 400 g

Ravioli légumes

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Ravioli légumes is a canned, plant‑based pasta dish classified in the Cereals and potatoes group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is labeled as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), reflecting the presence of refined wheat semolina, added sugars, and a food‑color additive (E14xx). While it is low in fat, saturated fat, sugar and salt compared with many ready‑meals, it also provides modest protein and fiber and contains gluten, making it unsuitable for celiac sufferers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal77 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates13 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for its category, this ravioli contains markedly less sugar, fat, saturated fat, salt and energy, but also provides less protein and fiber.

Ingredients

Eau, purée de tomate mi-réduite 14%, semoule de _blé_ dur, carottes 9,1%, chapelure (farine de _blé_, eau), oignons 2,3%, aubergines 1,6%, poivrons rouges 1,6%, olives vertes 1,6%, brocolis 1%, épinards 1%, huile de colza, sel, sucre, persil, fécule de manioc, basilic, amidon transformé de maïs, origan, arômes naturels. Peut contenir des traces de céleri, lait et œufs.

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