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

The product combines refined wheat flour, processed cheeses, whey, and added flavorings, and it includes the acidity regulator E270 (lactic acid), which together place it in the ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 category.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With only 3.3 g of sugar per 100 g, the product has minimal impact on blood glucose, but the 1.5 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so it should be consumed sparingly by people managing hypertension.

Is the pine nut ingredient a concern for individuals with nut allergies?

Yes, pine nuts are classified as tree nuts and are listed as an allergen, so anyone allergic to nuts should avoid this tortellini, which also contains other allergens such as milk, eggs and gluten.

Pastificio RANA S.p.A. • 250g

Tortellini Pesto-Basilikum & Pinienkerne

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini Pesto‑Basilikum & Pinienkerne are fresh egg‑based stuffed tortellini filled with basil pesto, sheep cheese and pine nuts, sold in a 250 g plastic bag and available at REWE and Coop stores. Per 100 g the product provides 295 kcal, 13 g fat (4 g saturated), 32 g carbohydrates, 11 g protein and 1.5 g salt, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA‑4 classification that marks it as ultra‑processed. It contains the allergens eggs, gluten, milk and nuts, contains no preservatives, and while it offers a decent protein boost, the relatively high fat and salt levels suggest moderate consumption.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal295 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates32 g

Sugars3.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average prepared pasta products, this tortellini is lower in sugar, salt and calories but contains substantially more total fat.

Ingredients

Füllung 50%: Ricotta (_Molke_, _Milch_, Kochsalz), Paniermehl (_Weichweizenmehl_, Wasser, Kochsalz, Hefe), Sonnenblumenöl 12,5%, Basilikum 7,5%, fettarmer _Käse_, _Schafskäse_ 5%, Pflanzenfasern (Zichorie), _Milchzucker_, _Cashew-Kerne_, Stärke, geriebener _Käse_ 3%, Kochsalz, Pinienkerne 1%, natürliche Aromen, Säureregulator: Milchsäure. Teigwaren 50%: _Weichweizenmehl_, _Ei_ 30%, _Hartweizengrieß_.

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