Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
• Natural Flavors (Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 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 Bertolli Four Cheese Ravioli, 24 Oz'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Cheese Ravioli (Enriched Durum Flour [Durum Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid], Water, Ricotta Cheese [Whey, Milk, Vinegar, Carrageenan {Stabilizer}], Mozzarella Cheese [Cheese {Pasteurized Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes}, Non-Fat Milk], Whole Eggs, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Bread Crumbs [Enriched Flour {Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid}, Sugar, Soybean Oil, Yeast], Egg Whites, Romano Cheese [Pasteurized Cow'S Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Modified Food Starch, Xanthan Gum, Guar Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Black Pepper, Parsley), Sugar, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.