Why is Tortellini con ricotta e espinacas classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product mixes fresh pasta with a processed filling that includes cheese powder (milk, whey, salt, enzymes), margarine (coconut fat and blended vegetable oils), flavourings, spices and a small amount of emulsifier, all of which are manufactured ingredients that push the formulation into the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category.

How does the salt content in this tortellini affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1.6 g of salt per 100 g, the pasta contributes a notable portion of the daily sodium recommendation; regular consumption can raise blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit portion sizes or choose lower‑salt alternatives.

Is Tortellini con ricotta e espinacas suitable for gluten‑free, vegan, or low‑carb diets?

No. The recipe contains durum wheat semolina (gluten), eggs and dairy‑based ricotta and cheese powder, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free, vegan or strict low‑carbohydrate diets, while its carbohydrate level remains high at 60 g per 100 g.

Pagani • 250 g

Tortellini con ricotta y espinacas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Tortellini con ricotta e espinacas is a fresh stuffed pasta belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group, made with durum wheat semolina, eggs, ricotta cheese and spinach. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature due to ingredients such as processed cheese powder, margarine and flavourings, and it contains allergens including eggs, gluten, milk and soy. Nutritionally it offers a high protein amount (15 g per 100 g) and low sugar (1.2 g), but the salt level (1.6 g) is considered high and the overall fat content (6.2 g) is moderate.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal364 kcal

Fat6.2 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates60 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar fresh stuffed pastas, this tortellini contains about one‑tenth the sugar (1.2 g vs 9 g), slightly less fat (6.2 g vs 6.9 g) and roughly half the salt (1.6 g vs 2.96 g), while delivering a high protein content of 15 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pasta (72%): sémola de _trigo_ duro, _huevos de gallinas criadas en el suelo (19,4% sobre la pasta). Relleno (28%):pan rallado (harina de _trigo_ tierno tipo, sal), ricotta (21,5% sobre el relleno) (leche, suero de _leche_, sal), espinacas (14,3% sobre el relleno), margarina (grasa de coco, aceites vegetales (girasol, soja, nabina),agua)] queso fundido en polvo (_leche_, suero de _leche, sal, enzimas), sa, aromas, especias).

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