Why is GIRASOLI Tomato & Mozzarella classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The product is rated NOVA 4 because it includes refined flours, multiple processed dairy ingredients, a pesto sauce with cheese and several added substances such as preservatives, antioxidants and acidity regulators; the listed additives are E1105 (color), E200 (sorbic acid), E270 (lactic acid), E300 (ascorbic acid) and E330 (citric acid).

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

With 6 g of sugar per 100 g, the ravioli contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose levels, so diabetic individuals should account for it within their total daily carbohydrate allowance; the 1.4 g of salt per 100 g is modest but can add up if the product is consumed in large portions, so it should be limited for people managing hypertension.

Is the presence of mozzarella and ricotta a problem for people with lactose intolerance or milk allergy?

Both mozzarella and ricotta contain milk proteins and lactose, so the product is not suitable for individuals with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, and the ingredient list also flags milk as an allergen.

Carrefour • 300 g

GIRASOLI Tomate & Mozzarella

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

GIRASOLI Tomato & Mozzarella is a fresh stuffed ravioli produced in France that combines soft wheat flour, durum semolina, fresh eggs, ricotta, mozzarella, tomato puree and a basil pesto with Grana Padano and Pecorino cheeses. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes food group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it delivers 11 g of protein and 2.1 g of fiber but also 13 g of fat (6.3 g saturated) and 1.4 g of salt, while added sugars are low. The formulation lists five additives (E1105, E200, E270, E300, E330) and allergens (milk, eggs, gluten), making it unsuitable for those avoiding dairy, eggs or seeking minimally processed foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal285 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat6.3 g

Carbohydrates30 g

Sugars6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for fresh stuffed pastas, this ravioli contains more total fat (13 g vs 6.94 g) but considerably less sugar (6 g vs 9 g), less salt (1.4 g vs 2.96 g) and its saturated fat (6.3 g) is far below the category average of 165.82 g.

Ingredients

Farine de _blé_ tendre 18%, semoule de _blé_ dur 18%, ricotta (contient _lait_), _œufs_ frais 9,8%, purée de tomates 7,8%, chapelure (farine de _blé_ tendre, eau, sel), mozzarella (contient _lait_) 5,2%, eau, _lactosérum_ en poudre, huile de tournesol, tomates semi-séchées rôties 1,5% (tomates semi-séchées 1,3%, huile de tournesol, sel, sucre, ail séché, oignon séché, persil séché, origan séché, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, acidifiant : acide citrique), pesto au basilic [basilic, huile de tournesol, Grana Padano AOP (_lait_, sel, présure, conservateur : lysozyme d'_œuf_), Pecorino Romano AOP (contient _lait_), huile d'olive extra vierge, pignons de pin, beurre (contient _lait_), sel, antioxydant : acide ascorbique, conservateur : acide sorbique, acidifiant : acide lactique], fromage râpé (contient _lait_), fibres végétales (bambou, psyllium), sel, arômes naturels (contient _lait_). Peut contenir des traces de moutarde, soja, fruits à coque, arachides et poissons.

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