Is Roasted Mushroom Ravioli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buitoni
Buitoni's Roasted Mushroom Ravioli is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several cheeses and mushrooms, but also contains sugar and canola oil, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes several cheeses and mushrooms, but also contains sugar and canola oil, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which is unnecessary in savory products and raises quality concerns.
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 roasted portobello mushrooms, providing natural flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Includes ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, which contribute to a rich texture and flavor.
- Uses extra virgin olive oil, a healthier fat option compared to many alternatives.
- Dough made with durum wheat semolina, which is a higher quality flour for pasta.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which is unnecessary in savory products and raises quality concerns.
- Includes canola oil, a highly processed oil that may have health implications.
- Bread crumbs contain enriched flour, which is more processed than whole grain options.
- Presence of potato flakes and starch, indicating some processed ingredients in the filling.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Roasted Portobello Mushrooms safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Portobello Mushrooms is used here as base. Roasted portobello mushrooms provide a rich, earthy flavor and are a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the filling.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROASTED PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS (PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, BLACK PEPPER)
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as base. Ricotta cheese adds creaminess and flavor, made from pasteurized milk and whey, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: RICOTTA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, PASTEURIZED WHEY, VINEGAR, SALT)
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Is Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Low moisture mozzarella cheese enhances texture and flavor, made from milk and cheese cultures, indicating a quality dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: LOW MOISTURE MOZZARELLA CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
Read the full ingredient profile for Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as base. Parmesan cheese adds a sharp flavor and depth, made from part-skim cow's milk, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs made from enriched flour add texture but are more processed, which may detract from the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: 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)
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavor enhancer that adds depth and aroma to the dish, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this food?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality fat source, providing flavor and health benefits compared to more processed oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is a common cooking oil but is highly processed, raising some concerns about its health implications in this product.
Role in formula: base
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Potato Flakes safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Flakes is used here as base. Potato flakes are a processed ingredient that may not provide the same quality as whole potatoes, affecting the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: POTATO FLAKES
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickener, but it is a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: POTATO STARCH
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Is Dried Citrus Pulp safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Citrus Pulp is used here as flavor. Dried citrus pulp adds flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may raise concerns about its quality in this product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED CITRUS PULP
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Is Beta Carotene Color safe in this food?
Medium
Beta Carotene Color is used here as colorant. Beta carotene color is used for coloring, but as a processed ingredient, it may not align with a clean ingredient profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: BETA CAROTENE COLOR
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: 2402779
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Allergens detected: wheat
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