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Buitoni Chicken Tortelloni 20oz Family Size
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Buitoni Chicken Tortelloni 20oz Family Size

Buitoni
20 oz
Available at Foodtown
290
Calories
13g
Protein
600mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
110
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Chicken Tortelloni (20 oz family size) is a refrigerated, ready-to-heat filled pasta that you'd typically find in the refrigerated prepared foods or fresh pasta section, shelved near refrigerated sauces, other filled pastas, gnocchi, and fresh ravioli. It reads like a quick Italian-inspired weeknight solution: a box promising substantial portions for families or those who want leftovers. Occasions for use range from simple weeknight dinners and weekend family meals to casual gatherings — people grab it when they want a fast, comforting meal that feels a little more elevated than plain store pasta. Buitoni's brand positioning draws on old-world Italian cues and approachable convenience; packaging and messaging aim at busy cooks who want an “authentic” pasta experience without making pasta from scratch. Labeling often emphasizes real ingredients like cheeses and chicken, family-size value, and familiar culinary cues rather than organic certification or clinical health claims. Visually the pack uses traditional type and imagery rather than kid-centric cartoons; there are no organic or specialty diet badges on the ingredient list provided. In plain terms, this is a factory-made, refrigerated prepared food combining fresh dough and a multi-component filling — processed into a finished product for quick home preparation. Sensory notes: the tortelloni are pillowy wheat pasta pockets with a creamy ricotta/mozzarella blend and shredded chicken, occasional breadcrumb specks for texture, and savory herb and spice highlights (rosemary, nutmeg, black pepper). Packaged in a sealed tray/box, the ritual is to boil or pan-simmer, then dress with sauce or butter for a quick, comforting meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein13g
* 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

Dough:, Wheat, Flour,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Filling:, Chicken, Thighs,, Ricotta, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Pasteurized, Whey,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Low, Moisture, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Breadcrumbs, (Enriched, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid];, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, Salt,, Instant, Dry, Yeast),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Chicken, Concentrate, (Chicken, Broth,, Yeast, Extract,, Salt,, Sugar,, Chicken, Fat,, Potato, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Flavors),, Potato, Flakes,, Potato, Starch,, Salt,, Parsley,, Dried, Citrus, Pulp,, Garlic,, Canola, Olive, Oil, Blend,, Rosemary,, Nutmeg,, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Olive Oil Blend - Processed emulsifier
  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

This is an industrially prepared, shelf-refrigerated filled pasta with many processed components (enriched flours, concentrates, natural flavors, oil blends, color) and multi-ingredient formulations, which fits NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Buitoni Chicken Tortelloni 20oz Family Size

The Chicken Tortelloni can be a part of a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick meal option. With 290 calories and 13 grams of protein per serving, it offers a decent nutritional profile, but remember, 'healthy' can mean different things for different people. If you're watching carbs or looking for whole food options, you might want to consider some alternatives.

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