Why is Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrial ingredients such as whey, milk powders, cream, mascarpone, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, sunflower oil, natural flavourings and vegetable fiber, all of which are produced or refined chemically before being assembled into the ravioli, resulting in a NOVA 4 classification.

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

At 6.7 g of sugars per 100 g, the ravioli contributes a moderate amount of carbohydrate that can raise blood glucose levels, while 1.1 g of salt per 100 g adds a noticeable sodium load that may be too high for people monitoring blood pressure; both nutrients should be accounted for in a balanced meal plan.

Is the ricotta cheese in this product a concern for people with a milk allergy?

Yes, the ricotta filling contains whey and milk, so anyone with a dairy or milk allergy should avoid this ravioli, as it also includes other milk‑derived ingredients such as cream and Parmesan.

Giovanni Rana • 250g

Ravioli Ricotta und Spinat

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach is a fresh, refrigerated stuffed pasta product made by Giovanni Rana, featuring a ricotta‑cheese and spinach filling. Each 100 g provides 251 kcal, 11 g protein, 11 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 6.7 g sugars, 1.1 g salt and 4.1 g fiber, earning a Nutri‑Score of D and classified in the Cereal PNNS group. While it supplies a decent amount of protein and fiber, it is an ultra‑processed NOVA 4 product, contains multiple allergens (milk, eggs, gluten, celery, mustard, soy, fish, crustaceans, molluscs) and has relatively high fat and salt levels.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal251 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4.5 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars6.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar pasta dishes, this ravioli contains less sugar (6.7 g vs 9 g) and less salt (1.1 g vs 2.96 g) but higher fat (11 g vs 6.94 g).

Ingredients

Füllung 58%: Ricotta-Käse 40% (Molke, Milch, Salz), Spinat 15%, Mascarpone-Käse, Molkenpulver, Sahne (enthält Milch). Parmigiano Reggiano Käse g.U.*, Paniermehl (Weichweizenmehl, Wasser, Salz, Hefe), Sonnenblumenöl, Salz, natürliche Aromen, Pflanzenfaser (Weizen), Knoblauch. Teigwaren 42% Weichweizenmehl, Eier 30%, Hartweizengrieẞ. *g.U: geschützte Ursprungsbezeichnung. ALLERGENE: siehe Zutaten in Fettschrift. Kann Schalenfrüchte (Hartschalenobst), Fisch, Krebstiere, Weichtiere, Senf, Sojabohnen und Sellerie enthalten.

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