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

The product combines refined flours, multiple dairy ingredients, processed cheeses and added oils, which are typical of ultra‑processed foods; it also lists three additives, E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid) and E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids), that further confirm its NOVA 4 status.

How does the sugar and salt content of Tortellini Pesto affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With only 3.9 g of sugar per 100 g, the pasta adds minimal glucose load for diabetics, but its 0.9 g of salt contributes to sodium intake and may be unsuitable for strict hypertension control if consumed in large portions.

Is the cashew nut ingredient in Tortellini Pesto a risk for people with nut allergies?

Yes, the product contains 0.9 % cashew nuts, which are listed as a declared allergen, so anyone with a tree‑nut allergy should avoid it.

Carrefour • 300 g

Tortellini Pesto

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini Pesto is a fresh Italian stuffed pasta made with durum wheat semolina, soft wheat flour, eggs, ricotta, cheese, basil and sunflower oil, packaged by Carrefour. It falls under the cereals and potatoes group (cereal‑based) and carries a Nutri‑Score of C, indicating moderate nutritional quality, while being classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4). At 310 kcal per 100 g it provides 10 g of protein but also 11 g of fat and 0.9 g of salt, and it contains allergens such as eggs, gluten, milk and nuts, along with three common additives (E300, E330, E471).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal310 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates41 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for stuffed pastas, this Tortellini Pesto contains notably more fat (11 g vs 6.9 g) and protein (10 g vs 9.8 g) but considerably less sugar (3.9 g vs 9 g), salt (0.9 g vs 3 g), and overall calories (310 kcal vs 353 kcal).

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre 27%, semoule de _blé_ dur 11%, _œufs_ frais 11%, _ricotta_ 9,9% (_lactosérum_, _lait_, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, sel), eau, chapelure (farine de_blé_, eau, sel, levure, farine de _blé_ malté), huile de tournesol 5,6%, basilic 4,1%, flocons de pomme de terre déshydratés (pomme de terre, émulsifiant : mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras), perméat de _lactosérum_,_fromage_ Pecorino au lait de brebis 2,7%, _fromage_ râpé 2,2%, _noix de cajou_ 0,9%, huile d'olive 0,5%, sel, pignons de pin 0,1%, ail en poudre 0,05%, antioxydant : acide ascorbique. Peut contenir des traces de crustacés, poissons, autres fruits à coque, céleri, mollusques, moutarde et soja.

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