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

It combines refined wheat flour, multiple dairy ingredients and a breading that are mixed, cooked and packaged; the formulation includes two regulated additives – E270 (lactic acid) used as an acidity regulator and E330 (citric acid) also for acidity control.

How does the fat and saturated‑fat content of this product affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 8.1 g total fat and 3.3 g saturated fat per 100 g, the dish exceeds typical low‑fat recommendations and may raise LDL cholesterol if eaten frequently, so it should be balanced with lean protein and plenty of vegetables.

Is this tortellini suitable for vegan, gluten‑free or dairy‑free diets?

No, it contains ricotta cheese, whey, milk, butter and eggs, and the pasta shell is made from wheat flour, so it is neither vegan, gluten‑free nor dairy‑free and should be avoided by those with related allergies.

Aldi, Cucina Nobile

Tortellini ricotta & épinards

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Tortellini ricotta & épinards is a fresh stuffed pasta that belongs to the Composite foods category. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, reflecting moderate protein and fiber content but elevated total and saturated fats. While it offers 11 g of protein per 100 g and low added sugars, the product is relatively high in calories, fat and contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal277 kcal

Fat8.1 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Carbohydrates39 g

Sugars2.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average ready‑made pasta dishes, this tortellini contains less sugar (2.9 g vs 3.57 g) and much less salt (0.94 g vs 3.55 g), but its fat (8.1 g vs 5.94 g), saturated fat (3.3 g vs 1.94 g), calories (277 kcal vs 174.58 kcal) and carbohydrates (39 g vs 23 g) are noticeably higher, while protein (11 g vs 7.16 g) and fiber (2 g vs 2.08 g) are above the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de blé tendre 31,5 %, fromage ricotta 13,5% (lactosérum, lait, crème, sel, correcteurs d'acidité: acide citrique, acide lactique), œufs de poules élevées au sol 11 %, épinards 10,1 %, chapelure (farine de blé tendre, eau, sel, levure), semoule de blé dur 7,9%, eau, fromage râpé, huile de tournesol, beurre, sel, noix de muscade, ail en poudre, poivre noir. Traces éventuelles de crustacés, poissons, soja, amandes, noisettes, noix, noix de cajou, pistaches, moutarde, céleri et mollusques.

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