Why is TortelTortelloni Ai Funghi Porcini classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 4 because it undergoes several industrial steps such as flour refinement, dough mixing, cooking, drying and the addition of dairy and cheese, which go beyond simple preparation. Although the label reports zero additives, the classification stems from the extent of processing rather than the presence of listed food additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this pasta affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 5.2 g of sugar per 100 g, the pasta adds a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should account for it within their total daily carbs. The 1.57 g of salt per 100 g is relatively high and can contribute to increased blood pressure, making it less suitable for a low‑sodium hypertensive diet.

Is this pasta suitable for vegan, keto, halal or gluten‑free diets?

No, the product contains dairy (cheese, milk, butter), eggs and wheat flour, so it is neither vegan nor gluten‑free. Its carbohydrate content (38 g per 100 g) is too high for a strict keto regimen, and the presence of non‑halal animal ingredients may conflict with halal requirements.

Bertagni • 250 gr

TortelTortelloni Ai Funghi Porcini

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

TortelTortelloni Ai Funghi Porcini is a fresh stuffed pasta that belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group (PNNS) and is made in Italy with a mushroom filling, wheat dough, cheese and dairy ingredients. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate fat (7.7 g), moderate saturated fat (2.7 g) and a high salt level (1.57 g per 100 g). While it provides a good amount of protein (9.2 g) and a high share of vegetables (≈85 % fruit/veg content), the presence of milk, eggs and gluten makes it unsuitable for certain allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal258 kcal

Fat7.7 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates38 g

Sugars5.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average fresh pasta fillings, it contains less sugar (5.2 g vs 9 g) and markedly lower salt (1.57 g vs 2.96 g) while its total fat is slightly higher (7.7 g vs 6.94 g) and saturated fat is far below the category mean.

Ingredients

FARCE (50%) : CÉPES SAUTÉS 30% (CÉPES (BOLETUS EDULIS ET ESPÉCES VOISINES) 62%, OIGNON, HUILE DE TORUNESOL, PERSIL, SEL, SECHES (BOLETUS EDULIS ET ESPÉCES VOISINES), AIL, POIVRE), CHAPELURE (FARINE DE BLÉ, SEL, LEVURE), EAU, FROMAGE RÂPÉ (LAIT), LAIT DEMI ÉCRÉMÉ, POUDRE DE LACTOSÉRUM, LACTOSE, FLOCONS DE POMMES DE TERRE, HUILE DE TOURNESOL, BEURRE (LAIT), SEL, CÉPES SECHES 2% (BOLETUS EDULIS ET ESPÉCES VOISINES), FIBRE DE BLÉ. (50%) : FARINE DE BLÉ TENDRE, ŒUFS 28,5% SEMOULE DE BLÉ DUR.

84%

35%

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