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

It is labeled NOVA 4 because the product is made from rehydrated potatoes combined with refined wheat, potato and rice flours, plus starches, and it includes industrial additives – the preservative potassium sorbate (E202) and the acidity regulator lactic acid (E270) – which move it beyond minimally processed categories.

How does the salt content in this gnocchi affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

The gnocchi provides 0.45 g of salt per 100 g (about 450 mg), which represents roughly 18 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 2 g of sodium per day; regular consumption can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake, so portion control is advisable for people managing blood pressure.

Is this gnocchi suitable for a vegan or gluten‑free diet?

All listed ingredients are plant‑based, but the product contains wheat flour, so it is not gluten‑free, and the flavouring is marked “maybe vegan,” meaning the product is not certified vegan; therefore it may not meet strict vegan or gluten‑free requirements.

Cucina • 500g

gnocchi

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Cucina’s 500 g package of gnocchi is a plant‑based pasta made primarily from rehydrated potato, wheat flour, potato starch and rice flour. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed status due to refined flours, starches and the inclusion of the additives potassium sorbate (E202) and lactic acid (E270). Nutritionally it is low in fat (0.48 g) and sugars (0.08 g) per 100 g, provides 5.1 g of protein and 1.4 g of fiber, but contains 0.45 g of salt and gluten, and may have traces of egg, milk, mustard and soy.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal126 kcal

Energy536 kJ

Fat0.5 g

Saturated Fat0.1 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for plant‑based pasta/gnocchi (sugar 2.12 g, fat 6.32 g, salt 3.07 g per 100 g), this gnocchi contains markedly less sugar (0.08 g) and fat (0.48 g) but a higher salt level (0.45 g), while providing more protein (5.1 g vs 3.8 g) and similar carbohydrate content.

Ingredients

REHYDRATED POTATO (80%) (Water, Potato Flakes), Wheat Flour, Potato Starch, Rice Flour, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Lactic Acid, Preservative: Potassium Sorbate; Flavouring. ALLERGY ADVICE: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. May also contain egg, milk, mustard and soya. DIETARY ADVICE: Suitable for vegetarians. 500ge TYPICAL VA (cooked) Energy Fat of which sat Carbohydrat of which sug Fibre Protein Salt

84%

35%

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