Why is Ravioli ricotta epinard classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines a refined wheat dough with multiple added ingredients such as oil, salts, and flavor enhancers, and undergoes industrial steps like shaping and protective‑atmosphere packaging. Although the label reports zero declared additives, the formulation relies on processed components rather than whole‑food ingredients, which places it in the higher NOVA category.

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

With only 2 g of sugar per 100 g, the ravioli adds minimal glucose load, making it relatively suitable for diabetic meal planning when portion‑controlled. The salt level of 1.4 g per 100 g is moderate; it contributes to daily sodium intake but is lower than many ready‑made pasta dishes, so it can fit into a hypertension‑friendly diet if balanced with lower‑salt foods elsewhere.

Is the ricotta cheese in this product a concern for people with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies?

Yes. Ricotta is a dairy product that contains both lactose and milk proteins, and the ingredient list also includes milk and emmental, so the ravioli is not suitable for individuals with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy.

Auchan, Auchan Bio • 0.25 kg

Ravioli ricotta epinard

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Ravioli ricotta epinard are organic fresh stuffed pasta made from durum wheat semolina, water, eggs, ricotta, spinach and other ingredients, sold in a refrigerated plastic bag. The product belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed food with added ingredients. It provides 256 kcal per 100 g, 10 g of protein and moderate levels of fat (5.7 g) and salt (1.4 g), but its fiber (2.5 g) and sugars (2 g) are lower than typical stuffed pastas, and it contains allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal256 kcal

Fat5.7 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates40 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average stuffed‑pasta values, this ravioli contains less sugar (2 g vs 9 g), lower fat (5.7 g vs 6.9 g), markedly lower saturated fat (2.8 g vs 165.8 g), less salt (1.4 g vs 3 g) and fewer calories (256 kcal vs 353 kcal), while offering slightly more protein (10 g vs 9.8 g) but also less fiber (2.5 g vs 5.0 g) and carbohydrates (40 g vs 64 g).

Ingredients

Pâte 60% : Semoule de BLÉ dur de qualité supérieure*, eau, ŒUFS* 6,3% (140 g / kg de semoule). Farce 40 % : épinards* 11,2%, ricotta* (LAIT) 10%, chapelure* (farine de BLÉ*, sel), emmental* (LAIT), couscous* (BLÉ), sel, fibre de son de BLÉ*, huile de tournesol*, épinards déshydratés* 0,4%, ail*, poivre* (pourcentages exprimés sur l'ensemble du produit). Lait origine UE et Suisse.* Ingrédients d'origine agricole issus de l'agriculture biologique. Traces éventuelles de crustacés, fruits à coque, poisson et soja.

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