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

The product is labeled NOVA 4 because it combines multiple processed ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added oils, and several food‑grade additives; the label lists E250 (sodium nitrite), E252 (potassium nitrate), E270 (lactic acid), E301 (sodium ascorbate) and E330 (citric acid).

How does the sugar and salt content in Tortellini jambon cru affect diabetic or hypertensive diets?

With 4.4 g of sugars and 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product offers relatively low sugar for a pasta but still contributes to daily sodium intake; people managing diabetes should monitor carbohydrate portions, and those with hypertension should consider the added salt in the context of their overall daily limits.

Based on its ingredients, is Tortellini jambon cru suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, the tortellini is not vegan because it contains egg, milk, and cheese; it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour; it is not halal as it includes pork‑derived ham and speck; and it is not keto‑friendly because the carbohydrate content (38 g per 100 g) exceeds typical keto limits.

Auchan • 0.25 kg

Tortellini jambon cru

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini jambon cru is a 250 g pack of stuffed pasta made with soft wheat flour, egg, raw ham, ricotta, Parmesan, and sunflower oil. It provides 259 kcal per 100 g, 11 g of protein and moderate amounts of fat (6.6 g) and salt (1 g, with 0.4 g sodium), but also contains allergens such as eggs, gluten and milk. Classified in the cereals and potatoes group, it carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is rated as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4), with five additives (E250, E252, E270, E301, E330).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal259 kcal

Fat6.6 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars4.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for stuffed pasta, this raw‑ham tortellini contains less sugar, fat, salt and calories, but also less fiber and carbohydrates, while offering a higher protein content.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ tendre 31,5 %, eau, ŒUFS frais 11 %, jambon cru 10,3 % (viande de porc, sel, conservateur: nitrate de potassium), fromage ricotta 9 % (LACTOSÉRUM, LAIT, crème (LAIT), sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique, acide lactique), chapelure (farine de BLÉ tendre 7,2 %, eau, sel, levure), semoule de BLÉ dur 7,8 %, poudre de LACTOSÉRUM, huile de tournesol, jambon cru fumé speck 1,3 % (viande de porc, sel, épices, dextrose, plantes aromatiques, conservateurs : nitrite de sodium, nitrate de potassium antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium), fromage Parmigiano Reggiano AOP (LAIT, sel, présure) , sel, ail en poudre, poivre. Traces éventuelles de fruits à coque, poissons, crustacés, mollusques, moutarde, soja, céleri. Pourcentages exprimés sur le total de la recette. Elaboré à partir de porc origine UE et de lait origine UE et non-UE.

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35%

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