Cheese Ravioli

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Is Cheese Ravioli healthy?

Cheese Ravioli scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese ravioli is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite some beneficial ingredients like ricotta cheese, cauliflower, and eggs.

How processed is Cheese Ravioli?

Cheese Ravioli is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cheese Ravioli's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Ricotta Cheese, Pasteurized Milk, Cauliflower count in its favor; Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cheese Ravioli

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60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 15
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Trader Joe's
Category Pasta
Summary

This cheese ravioli is ultra-processed, which limits its score despite some beneficial ingredients like ricotta cheese, cauliflower, and eggs. The presence of multiple food additives such as xanthan gum and guar gum, which are common in processed foods, further impacts its rating. While the product avoids artificial colors and flavors, the overall processing level and use of additives prevent a higher score.

Key ingredients 35

Cauliflower
Very Good

A nutrient-dense vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

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Eggs
Very Good

A highly nutritious whole food providing complete protein and essential vitamins.

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Egg Whites
Very Good

A lean source of high-quality protein.

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Ricotta Cheese
Good

A wholesome dairy ingredient that provides a good source of protein and calcium.

Pasteurized Milk
Good

A standard dairy base providing essential nutrients like calcium and protein.

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Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Good

A quality dairy source offering protein and calcium with reduced fat.

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Pasteurized Part Skim Milk
Good

A nutritious dairy base for cheesemaking.

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Asiago Cheese
Good

A flavorful aged cheese providing protein and calcium.

Cheese Culture
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Parmesan Cheese
Good

A traditional aged cheese offering rich flavor, protein, and calcium.

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Romano Cheese
Good

A sharp aged cheese providing protein and minerals.

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Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

A high-quality protein supplement derived from dairy.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides sodium and trace minerals.

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Ascorbic Acid
Good

Vitamin C — beneficial even when serving as a preservative.

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White Pepper
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Pasteurized Whey
Neutral

A liquid byproduct of cheese making used for texture and protein content.

Pasteurized Cream
Neutral

Adds richness and texture to the cheese filling.

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Distilled Vinegar
Neutral

Used in small amounts for balancing acidity and preservation.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement.

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Xanthan Gum
Neutral

A common food gum used as a stabilizer and thickener.

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Locust Bean Gum
Neutral

A natural plant-derived gum used for texture and moisture retention.

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Guar Gum
Neutral

A plant-derived thickening agent used to improve product texture.

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Rice Flour
Neutral

A gluten-free flour alternative used to form the pasta dough.

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Water
Neutral

Essential for hydration and mixing dough ingredients.

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Cheese Cultures
Neutral

Beneficial microorganisms used to ferment milk into cheese.

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Microbial Enzyme
Neutral

Used to coagulate milk in the cheesemaking process.

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Corn Flour
Neutral

A standard grain flour used for texture and structure.

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Potato Starch
Neutral

A starch derived from potatoes used to improve texture and binding.

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Animal Rennet
Neutral

A traditional enzyme used in cheesemaking.

Rice Crumb
Neutral

Provides texture and structure made from rice.

Yeast
Neutral

A leavening agent used in the breadcrumb component.

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Tapioca Starch
Neutral

A starch extracted from cassava root used for texture.

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Tara Gum
Neutral

A plant-based gum used as a stabilizer and thickener.

Gum Arabic
Neutral

A natural plant exudate used as a stabilizer.

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Cane Sugar
Bad

Processed additive flagged under Scout's ingredient doctrine.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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