Why is Emiliane egg tortellini with raw ham classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components, pre‑cooked pork, breadcrumb coating, sunflower oil, potato flakes, and a flavor blend, plus the antioxidant rosemary extract (E392); such multiple processing steps and the presence of an additive give it a NOVA 4 rating.

How does the salt and fat content of this tortellini affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

At 0.98 g salt and 13 g total fat (2.5 g saturated) per 100 g, the snack contributes a moderate amount of sodium and a relatively high fat load, so regular consumption should be limited for people managing blood pressure or aiming for low‑fat diets.

Is the egg ingredient in this product a concern for people with egg allergy, and how is it listed on the label?

Yes, fresh eggs (category A) are a major ingredient and are clearly declared as an allergen; the label marks egg in the allergen information, so anyone allergic to egg should avoid this product.

Barilla • 250 g

Emiliane tortellini all'uovo con prosciuto crudo

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Emiliane egg tortellini with raw ham are a traditional Italian stuffed‑pasta made from durum wheat semolina, fresh eggs and cured pork, placing them in the cereals and potatoes food group. With a Nutri‑Score of C and a NOVA 4 classification, the 100 g portion delivers 16 g protein, 13 g fat (2.5 g saturated), 0.98 g salt and only 2 g sugars, offering high protein but relatively high fat and moderate salt. The product contains allergens such as egg, gluten and milk, includes the additive E392 (rosemary extract), and is not suitable for vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Added Sugars3.1 g

Fruits & Vegetables0.4 %

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average stuffed‑pasta products, this tortellini provides roughly double the protein (16 g vs 9.8 g), about twice the total fat (13 g vs 6.9 g), but markedly less sugar (2 g vs 9 g) and lower salt (0.98 g vs 3 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

semola di grano duro, carni suine stufate (carni suine, sale, zucchero, pepe, macis, coriandolo, noce moscata), uova fresche di categoria A (19,3% sulla sfoglia, 8,6% sul ripieno, 15,6% sul prodotto finito), pane grattugiato (farina di grano tenero tipo ';0';, lievito, sale, acqua), olio di semi di girasole, fiocchi di patate, aromi (latte, grano), Prosciutto crudo (cosce di suino, sale) 6,9% sul ripieno, 2,5% sul prodotto finito)), Grana Padano DOP (lisozima da uovo), 2,5% sul ripieno, 0,8% sul prodotto finito)), sale, antiossidante: estratto di rosmarino.

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