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Spinach Tortellini With Almond Milk Ricotta, 9 OZ
pantry-essentials/pasta-noodles
📊 NOVA 4

Spinach Tortellini With Almond Milk Ricotta, 9 OZ

KITE HILL
Available at Whole Foods
690
Calories
25g
Protein
1g
Sugars
660mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated prepared-pasta or plant-based section, grabbed for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy weekend comfort meal. It gives a wholesome, comforting vibe as a dairy-free twist on ricotta tortellini, but the smooth uniform filling, composite flavors and multi-ingredient formulations (e.g., almond milk ricotta with enzymes/tartaric acid, breadcrumbs, flavored starches) point to industrial processing typical of ready-to-heat convenience foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories690
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium660mg29%
Total Carbohydrate116g42%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars1g
Protein25g
* 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

FILLING:, ALMOND, MILK, RICOTTA, (ALMOND, MILK, [WATER,, ALMONDS],, SALT,, ENZYMES,, TARTARIC, ACID,, CULTURES), BREADCRUMBS, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SALT), SPINACH, POTATO, FLAKES, CANOLA, OIL, ROASTED, GARLIC, FLAVOR, (ROASTED, GARLIC,, ROASTED, GARLIC, POWDER,, SALT,, CORN, STARCH,, WATER,, SESAME, OIL,, CANOLA, OIL), SEA, SALT, BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (cultured almond ricotta with enzymes/acids, flavored starch blends, breadcrumbs, processed oils) and the ready-to-heat packaged format indicate ultra-processed status under NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Spinach Tortellini With Almond Milk Ricotta, 9 OZ

The Spinach Tortellini is relatively nutritious, boasting 25 grams of protein per serving, which is quite impressive for a pasta dish! However, it does have a fair amount of sodium at 660 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind. Overall, it's a tasty option that can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with a salad!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
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Vibe:

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$10.99
per package