Why is Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli classified as a processed (NOVA 3) product and what additives does it contain?

It is made from several processed components such as durum semolina, multiple cheeses, wheat flour and fortified ingredients; the only listed additives are calcium carbonate used as an anti‑caking agent and mineral fortifications (iron, niacin, thiamin), with no synthetic preservatives present.

How does the sugar and salt content of Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With just 0.71 g of sugars per 100 g, the product adds minimal carbohydrate load, which is generally acceptable for blood‑glucose management, while its 0.97 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and lower than typical pasta dishes, though people on strict low‑sodium regimens should still control portion size.

Is Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or dairy‑free diets?

No. The ravioli contains ricotta, medium‑fat hard cheese, full‑fat soft cheese and a free‑range egg, all of which provide dairy and egg allergens, and the pasta base is made from wheat, making it unsuitable for vegan, dairy‑free, or gluten‑free diets.

Waitrose • 310 g

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli is a ready‑to‑cook stuffed pasta belonging to the Cereals and potatoes PNNS group, marketed by Waitrose in the United Kingdom. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed food with a moderate amount of fat (5.9 g), saturated fat (3.6 g) and salt (0.97 g) per 100 g. The product provides a good protein level of around 10 g and 21 % fruits‑vegetables‑legumes, but it also contains milk and egg allergens and is not suitable for vegan or gluten‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal108 kcal

Energy449 kJ

Fat7.6 g

Saturated Fat4.9 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for pasta dishes, this ravioli contains far less sugar (0.71 g vs 9 g) and salt (0.97 g vs 2.96 g), a slightly lower fat content (5.9 g vs 6.94 g), while its protein amount (9.9 g) is close to the category average.

Ingredients

Durum wheat semolina, ricotta cheese (milk) (21%), spinach (21%), medium fat hard cheese (milk), water, full fat soft cheese (milk), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), pasteurised free range egg (5%), sea salt, yeast, ground nutmeg, garlic purée, ground black pepper, salt

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