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Andrea Ravioli, Large Round
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Andrea Ravioli, Large Round

Andrea
52 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Andrea Ravioli, Large Round is a 52 oz resealable-bag of approximately 48 sizeable, pillow-like ravioli that occupies the refrigerated prepared pasta aisle in American supermarkets—typically shelved alongside other fresh and refrigerated pastas (tortellini, filled gnocchi), ready-made sauces, and nearby specialty cheeses. Its packaging and "Stay-Fresh resealable bag" positioning call to shoppers looking for convenience without the frozen-food feel. This product suits casual weeknight dinners, weekend brunches that lean savory, and meal-prep Sundays when someone wants a quick, comforting main that finishes in minutes. Andrea’s marketing leans into a homemade, family-oriented vibe—“Classic. Home made taste. All natural ingredients”—targeting value-conscious families and home cooks who want traditional Italian-style meals without making pasta from scratch. Label characteristics include clear health-halo language like “all natural” and “home made taste,” but there is no organic certification; the design is straightforward rather than child-focused, so it appeals more to adults seeking authenticity. In plain terms the product is a manufactured refrigerated convenience food: it blends fresh ingredients (ricotta, eggs, cheeses) with industrial components and stabilizers. Sensory notes: each ravioli yields a tender, slightly chewy durum-wheat pasta envelope giving way to a creamy, mildly tangy ricotta-Romano filling with hints of pepper, parsley and turmeric; texture is smooth and rich from the cream and egg, and the meal ritual is simple—boil briefly, drain, dress with butter or sauce, and serve family-style. The brand emphasizes tradition and convenience more than artisanal provenance.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 16
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate49g18%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein12g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Durum, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Iron,, Thiamin,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Ricotta, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Whey,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Water,, Eggs,, Food, Starch,, Pasteurized, Cream,, Salt,, Dough, Mix, (Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Flour,, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn, or, Soya),, Natural, Colors),, Romano, Cheese, (Sheep's, Milk,, Rennet,, Salt),, Cheese, Stabilizer, (Maltodextrin,, Xanthan, Gum),, Pectin,, Pepper,, Parsley,, Turmeric,, Calcium, Chloride..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product combines whole-food ingredients (cheeses, eggs) with industrially processed components and additives (enriched flours, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, vegetable oils, premixed dough ingredients), and is formulated as a ready-to-cook packaged convenience item, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Andrea Ravioli, Large Round

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These ravioli are a decent source of protein, with 12 grams per serving, which is great for muscle repair and keeping you feeling full. However, they do contain enriched flour and some additives, so if you’re looking for whole food options, they might not fit the bill.

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Vibe:

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