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Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini 10 oz
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📊 NOVA 4

Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini 10 oz

Buitoni
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
12g
Protein
460mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
96
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini (10 oz) presents as a refrigerated, ready-to-cook filled pasta that you’d spot in the fresh pasta / refrigerated prepared meals section of a supermarket, shelved near other filled pastas, gnocchi, and fresh sauces. It reads like a quick upgrade to an everyday dinner: shoppers pick it up for weeknight meals, easy date-night dinners, or when they want a richer pasta without making filling from scratch. The brand leans on an Italian-inspired, semi-premium image—accessible comfort with an emphasis on ‘real cheese’ and traditional shapes—aiming at busy families and adults who want convenience with a somewhat authentic touch. The label typically highlights “five cheese” flavoring as its main selling point; visual cues and photography of cheese and pasta create a wholesome, indulgent halo. There are no obvious kid-centric cartoons or organic certification called out in the provided data, and the ingredient list shows standard food-industry components rather than certified-natural seals. In plain processing context: this is a commercially prepared, packaged filled pasta product—manufactured and assembled in a facility rather than made at home. Sensory notes: pillows of tender egg dough encase a creamy, slightly grainy ricotta and mixed-cheese filling with savory, salty notes from Romano/Parmesan/Asiago and a soft mozzarella pull; flecks of nutmeg and pepper are faintly aromatic. Packaging is compact (10 oz) in a sealed plastic pouch or tray for refrigeration; the ritual is simple—boil, drain, dress with sauce or butter, and serve for a warm, comforting plate in minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium460mg20%
Total Carbohydrate47g17%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

Dough:, Wheat, Flour,, Durum, Wheat, Semolina,, Eggs,, Water,, Salt,, Beta, Carotene, Color,, Filling:, 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),, Potato, Flakes,, Romano, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Asiago, Cheese, (Part-Skim,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Parmesan, Cheese, (Part-Skim, Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Rennet),, Potato, Starch,, Dried, Citrus, Pulp,, Salt,, Nutmeg,, Black, Pepper..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Beta Carotene Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 produced, ready-to-cook filled pasta containing multiple processed ingredients (enriched flours, instant dry yeast in breadcrumbs, added color, potato starch) and formulated cheese blends, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Buitoni Five Cheese Tortellini 10 oz

The Five Cheese Tortellini can be a tasty part of a balanced diet, especially if you're in the mood for something comforting. With 12 grams of protein per serving, it offers a decent protein punch, but keep in mind that it's not packed with fiber or veggies. So, while it's not a health food per se, it can certainly fit into an occasional indulgent meal!

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Vibe:

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