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

The ravioli is made from many industrial ingredients such as refined wheat semolina, added water, egg, beef meat, cheese‑free flavorings and a concentrated tomato paste, all of which undergo multiple processing steps; it also includes the additive E160c (paprika extract) and natural flavorings derived from wheat, which are typical markers of a NOVA 4 product.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this ravioli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 3.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of simple carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should monitor portion size; the 0.58 g of salt contributes about 10 % of the recommended daily sodium limit, which may be a concern for people with hypertension and should be balanced with low‑salt foods.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free diets?

No, the ravioli contains beef, eggs and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets; its carbohydrate content (16 g per 100 g) and presence of wheat also mean it is not keto‑friendly, and without halal certification the beef may not meet halal standards.

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Ravioli au boeuf tomate basilic

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The product is a ready‑to‑heat beef ravioli in tomato‑basil sauce, grouped under Composite foods and One‑dish meals. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B (score 2) and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with added water, egg, wheat flour, natural flavorings and the additive E160c (paprika extract). Nutritionally, it is low in fat (1.6 g), saturated fat (0.2 g) and sugars (3.2 g) but contains moderate salt (0.58 g) and allergens eggs and gluten.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal95 kcal

Fat1.6 g

Saturated Fat0.2 g

Carbohydrates16 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar meals, this ravioli contains significantly less fat (1.6 g vs 5.9 g), salt (0.58 g vs 3.55 g) and slightly less sugar (3.2 g vs 3.57 g) per 100 g, while its protein content is also lower (3.4 g vs 7.2 g).

Ingredients

Eau,ravioli au bœuf 24% (pâte (semoule de blé dur,eau, œufs), farce (viande de bœuf 2%, eau, fécule de pomme deterre, sel, chapelure (blé),eau, sel, arômes naturels (dont blé),poivre, thym)), double concentré de tomates 14%, carottes, extrait de paprika (huile de tournesol, extrait de paprika), basilic 1%,oignons frits (oignons, huile detournesol), sel, arômenaturel. Elaboré à partir de bœuf origine France. Traces éventuelles de céleriPourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette.

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