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

It is made from multiple refined ingredients such as durum‑wheat semolina, egg, milk, added sunflower oil and a cheese filling, and it includes the food‑grade acid citric acid (E330), which together place it in the highest NOVA category for processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content of this tortellini affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 2 g of sugars per 100 g it is relatively low in sugar, but the 1.2 g of salt (≈480 mg sodium) contributes noticeably to daily sodium limits, so it can fit a low‑sugar plan but should be limited for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Spinat ricotta Tortellini safe for someone with gluten intolerance?

No, the product contains durum‑wheat semolina and wheat flour, which provide gluten, making it unsuitable for celiac disease or gluten‑sensitive individuals.

REWE Beste Wahl • 1pcs

Spinat ricotta Tortellini

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Spinat ricotta Tortellini is a ready‑to‑eat stuffed pasta sold under the REWE Beste Wahl brand, classified in the cereal‑based food group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 211 kcal, 5.2 g fat (moderate), 2 g sugars (low), 1.2 g salt (moderate) and 7.8 g protein, offering modest protein while containing added sodium and a moderate amount of saturated fat. The recipe includes durum‑wheat semolina, egg, milk, ricotta and butter, so it is not vegan and may trigger allergies to gluten, eggs or milk, and it contains the additive citric acid (E330).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal211 kcal

Fat5.2 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar pasta dishes, this tortellini contains less sugar (2 g vs 9 g), less salt (1.2 g vs 2.96 g) and slightly lower fat (5.2 g vs 6.94 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Teig 71% (Hartweizengrieß, Wasser, Vollei 6%, Sonnenblumenöl), Füllung 29% (Spinat 7%, Molkeneiweißkäse Ricotta 5 %(Süßmolke, Schlagsahne, Milch, Speisesalz, Säuerungsmittel (Zitronensäure)), Hartweizengrieẞ, Emmentaler (Milch, Speisesalz, Säuerungskulturen, mikrobielles Lab), Sonnenblumenöl, Weizenmehl, Sahne, jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat), Knoblauch, Zucker, Butter, Gewürze, Kräuter). Kann Spuren von Soja, Sellerie, Senf und Sesamsamen enthalten.

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