Ravioli

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ravioli scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes (Romano Cheese [Pasteurized Cow'S Milk, Culture, Salt, Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Processed Dairy Ingredients (Textured Soy Protein [Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color], Soy Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Milk, Cream, Vinegar, And Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum, {Stabilizers}]): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Plant Proteins (Isolated Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Pasta & Noodles, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 9,228 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Ravioli's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Phosphates.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Flavor EnhancersUPF marker

In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate.

Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

EmulsifiersUPF marker

In this product: Soy Lecithin Used As A Processing Aid.

Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Natural Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Water And Binder Product (Beef, Water, Enriched Semolina Flour [Semolina Flour {Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}], Non Fat Dry Milk, Corn Syrup Solids, Salt, Dextrose, Spices, Garlic Powder, Silicone Dioxide [Anticaking Agent], Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Brown Sugar, Beef Base (Oven Roasted Beef With Natural Juices, Salt, Maltodextrin [From Corn], Sugar, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Vegetable Oil [Corn, Soy, Canola], Natural Flavoring).

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Meatballs (Beef, Water, Bread Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Water, Salt, Yeast; Also May Contain: Pure Vegetable Shortening {Soybean And/Or Cottonseed Oil), Ammonium Chloride, Calcium Propionate].

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.