Why is Ravioli requeson y espinacas classified as ultra processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system places it in group 4 because the ravioli is produced by industrial processing that combines refined wheat flour, eggs, cheese and pre cooked spinach into a ready to cook product; even though the label lists zero additives, the extensive refinement, use of emulsified dairy and the inclusion of pre cooked ingredients qualify it as ultra processed.

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

With 5.8 g of sugar per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of quickly absorbable carbohydrates, which can raise blood glucose and should be limited in a diabetic meal plan; the 1.87 g of salt per 100 g is classified as high and can increase blood pressure, making it less suitable for people managing hypertension.

Is the ricotta cheese in this product a concern for people who are lactose intolerant?

Yes. The ricotta filling contains lactose and whey from milk, so anyone with lactose intolerance or a milk allergy should avoid this ravioli, and the product also lists milk as an allergen alongside eggs and gluten.

Hacendado • 250 g

Ravioli requesón y espinacas

Cereals And Potatoes

Product Insights

Ravioli requeson y espinacas is a fresh stuffed pasta that belongs to the Cereals and potatoes group, containing wheat based pasta, ricotta cheese and spinach. The product carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified as an ultra processed food (NOVA 4), reflecting its refined ingredients and industrial preparation, while its nutrition profile shows moderate sugar (5.8 g per 100 g) and high salt (1.87 g per 100 g) alongside modest fat. Though it provides protein from eggs and dairy, the presence of allergens (eggs, gluten, milk) and a relatively high salt level limit its suitability for health focused diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

moderate

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat7.3 g

Saturated Fat3.6 g

Carbohydrates29 g

Sugars5.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar pasta products, this ravioli contains less sugar (5.8 g vs 9 g), less total fat (3.6 g vs 6.94 g), and lower salt (1.87 g vs 2.96 g) per 100 g.

Ingredients

Pasta 45% (harina de _trigo_ blando, _huevos_ 20%, sémola de _trigo_ duro, agua) Relleno 55% (requesón 33% (suero de _leche_, sal), pan rallado (harina de _trigo_, levadura, sal), aceite de semillas de girasol, agua, _lactosa_, espinacas salteadas 7,2% (espinacas, agua, mantequilla (_leche_), aceite de semillas de girasol, queso Grana Padano DOP (_leche_, _huevos_), sal, almidón de maíz, ajo), espinacas, nata (_leche_), queso mozzarella (_leche_), sal, queso rallado (_leche_), harina de maíz,

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