Why is Luigi & fratelli ravioli ricotta epinard classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, industrially produced ricotta and whey, pre‑cooked spinach, and a breadcrumb coating, and it includes citric acid (E330) and lactic acid (E270), which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA‑4 category.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this ravioli impact a heart‑healthy or hypertensive diet?

Each 100 g serving provides 8.7 g of saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol levels, and 1.5 g of salt, about 25 % of the recommended daily limit, making it less suitable for people managing high blood pressure; moderation and low‑salt accompaniments are advised.

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

No; it contains wheat flour (gluten), eggs, milk‑derived ricotta, whey and butter, so it is not vegan, not gluten‑free, exceeds the carbohydrate limit for a strict keto diet, and cannot be considered halal without specific certification.

Bertagni, Luigi & Fratelli, Luigi et fratelli • 250 g

Luigi & fratelli ravioli ricotta epinard 250gx6

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Luigi & fratelli ravioli ricotta epinard are fresh Italian ravioli packed in a 250 g box of six, filled with buffalo ricotta, whey and sautéed spinach. The product belongs to the "Cereals and potatoes" PNNS group and carries a Nutri‑Score of E and a NOVA classification of 4, reflecting an ultra‑processed status with high total fat (12 g) and saturated fat (8.7 g) but low fiber and moderate sugar (5.1 g) and salt (1.5 g) per 100 g. It contains the allergens eggs, gluten and milk, includes the additives E270 (lactic acid) and E330 (citric acid), and is therefore unsuitable for vegan diets while still providing 9 g of protein.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

moderate

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal260 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat8.7 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars5.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average fresh stuffed pasta, this ravioli has less sugar and salt but higher total fat, while its saturated fat level is far below the unusually high category average.

Ingredients

Farce (63%) : ricotta de lait de bufflonne 14,9% (LACTOSERUM, sel), ricotta 14,8% (LACTOSERUM, crème (LAIT), sel, correcteurs d'acidité : acide citrique, acide lactique), sauté d'épinards 14% (épinards 9,9%, beurre (LAIT), eau, fromage Grana Padano AOP (LAIT, OEUFS), sel, amidon de maïs, ail), beurre (LAIT), chapelure (farine de BLE tendre, sel, levure) LACTOSE, Grana Padano AOP (LAIT, OEUFS), sel. Pâte (37%) : farine de BLE, OEUFS 10,5%, semoule de BLE dur. Pourcentages exprimés sur le produit total. Peut contenir des traces de soja et moutarde. Produit conditionné sous atmosphère protectrice.

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