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

The product undergoes several industrial steps such as milling durum wheat into refined semolina, forming a dough, adding a cooked vegetable blend, coating with breadcrumb and sunflower‑oil mixture, and finally packaging; these processes, together with the inclusion of the emulsifier lecithin (E322) derived from soy, give it a NOVA‑4 rating.

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

With only 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the pasta is low‑sugar and suitable for diabetic meal planning, while the 0.99 g of salt is moderate; people monitoring blood pressure should still account for this salt contribution within their total daily intake.

Is the soy lecithin in this product a concern for people with soy allergy?

Yes, the emulsifier listed as lecithin (E322) is derived from soy, so the product must be avoided by individuals with a confirmed soy allergy.

DmBio • 250g

Tortellini Gemüse

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini Gemüse is a plant‑based stuffed pasta made from durum wheat semolina dough and a vegetable filling that includes carrots, leeks, celery, spinach and onions. It belongs to the cereals and potatoes group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed product. Per 100 g it provides 301 kcal, 4.3 g fat (0.5 g saturated), 9.1 g protein and 2.7 g fiber, but the relatively high salt (0.99 g) and the presence of soy lecithin, wheat gluten and celery may be concerns for some consumers.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal301 kcal

Fat4.3 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates55 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar pasta products (9 g sugar, 6.94 g fat, 2.96 g salt per 100 g), this tortellini contains far less sugar (2.3 g), lower fat (4.3 g) and reduced salt (0.99 g) while delivering a comparable amount of protein.

Ingredients

74% Teig: HARTWEIZENGRIESS, Wasser, 26% Füllung: 65% Gemüse (in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen: Zwiebeln, Karotten, Lauch, SELLERIE, Spinat), Paniermehl (WEIZENMEHL, Hefe), Kartoffelflocken, Sonnenblumenöl, Meersalz, Gewürze (in veränderlichen Gewichtsanteilen: Knoblauch, Pfeffer, Bohnenkraut), Emulgator: Lecithine (aus SOJA).

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