Why is Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines multiple processed ingredients such as low‑moisture mozzarella, various rice and tapioca starches, cheese cultures, enzymes and several flavor enhancers, which places it in NOVA group 4. Its label lists additives E415 (xanthan gum), E330 (citric acid), E270 (lactic acid), E160c (paprika oleoresin) and E250 (sodium nitrite), all of which are typical of highly processed foods.

How does the sugar and salt content in this pizza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.9 g of sugars per 100 g, the pizza is relatively low in sugar and therefore does not cause a large immediate glucose spike, but the 1.6 g of salt per 100 g exceeds the recommended limit for hypertension and may elevate blood pressure if consumed frequently.

Based on the ingredients, is this pizza suitable for strict diets like vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The pizza is certified gluten‑free, but it contains dairy cheese, milk, egg whites and pork‑derived toppings, so it is not vegan, not halal, and not suitable for a keto diet because it provides about 22 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

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Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Supreme Cauliflower Crust Pizza is a frozen composite food belonging to the pizza pies and quiches group, marketed as a gluten-free alternative. It carries a Nutri-Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature with several additives such as xanthan gum, citric acid, lactic acid, paprika oleoresin and sodium nitrite. Nutritionally, the pizza offers moderate protein (about 10 g per 100 g) and lower-than-average fat, sugar and salt, but its saturated fat and sodium levels remain relatively high, and the fiber content is modest.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Added Sugars1.4 g

Iron0.7 mg

Comparative Analysis

It contains about 10.9 g fat (vs 11.4 g average), 2.9 g sugars (vs 4.1 g), 1.6 g salt (vs 2.2 g), 5.8 g saturated fat (higher than the 4.9 g average), 224 kcal (lower than 261 kcal), 0.7 g fiber (below the 1.6 g average) and 10.1 g protein (slightly under the 10.8 g average).

Ingredients

cauliflower, low moisture mozzarella cheese, pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, rice flour, tapioca starch, egg whites, rice starch, modified rice starch, cane sugar, yeast, salt, cultured brown rice, garlic powder, spices, xanthan gum, brown rice flour, citric acid, lactic acid, low moisture part skim mozzarella cheese, pasteurized part skim milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, water, tomato paste, pepperoni, pork, salt, spices, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, flavoring, oleoresin of paprika, sodium nitrite, all natural italian sausage, pork, spices, sugar, natural flavorings, dehydrated garlic, roasted red bell peppers, roasted yellow bell peppers, roasted green bell peppers, roasted mushrooms, roasted onions, roasted zucchini, parmesan cheese, pasteurized cow’s milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, romano cheese, pasteurized cow’s milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, onion powder

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