Is Bio Ravioli With Tomatoes And Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi Bio
This page reviews Bio Ravioli With Tomatoes And Mozzarella by Aldi Bio as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of refined flour and sugar raises some concerns about processing and nutritional value.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of refined flour and sugar raises some concerns about processing and nutritional value.
Main concern
Refined wheat flour and sugar are present, which may indicate a higher level of processing.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains natural ingredients like tomatoes and mozzarella, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes herbs and spices, which can enhance the overall taste profile of the ravioli.
Concerns
- Refined wheat flour and sugar are present, which may indicate a higher level of processing.
- The use of sunflower oil, while common, raises concerns about the quality of fats used.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental component in the dough, providing necessary moisture for texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this food?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is a high-quality flour that contributes to the structure and chewiness of the pasta.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hartweizengriess
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient in pasta, but its refined nature may reduce nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the elasticity of the dough, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural colorant that adds a yellow hue to the product without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel Kurkuma
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil, but its refined nature may raise concerns about the quality of fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Cheese Mixture safe in this food?
Good
Cheese Mixture is used here as flavor. The cheese mixture provides flavor and richness, contributing positively to the overall taste of the ravioli.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Käsemischung (vollfett Hartkäse, Frischkäse)
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Is Partially Skimmed Milk safe in this food?
Good
Partially Skimmed Milk is used here as base. Partially skimmed milk adds creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: teilentrahmte Milch
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Is Bread Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Bread Crumbs is used here as base. Bread crumbs are used for texture but are a processed ingredient that may not add significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Paniermehl
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast contributes to the fermentation process, enhancing flavor and texture in the dough.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hefe
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is essential for flavor enhancement, though excessive consumption should be monitored.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Raw Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Raw Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw cane sugar is used for slight sweetness but is a refined ingredient that may raise concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrohrzucker
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is a natural seasoning that enhances flavor without the processing concerns of table salt.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebel
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs provide natural flavor and can enhance the overall sensory experience of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste of the ravioli.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3849633
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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