Why is Mozzarella di bufala campana AOP classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA 4 label reflects the multiple processing steps required to turn buffalo milk into stretched-curd cheese, including pasteurisation, curd formation, stretching, brining and packaging; the product itself lists no added food additives, so the classification is based on the processing intensity rather than added chemicals.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this mozzarella affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The cheese contains only 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g, so it has minimal impact on blood‑glucose control for diabetics, but it provides 0.5 g of salt, which can contribute to sodium intake and should be limited by individuals managing high blood pressure.

Is the buffalo milk used in this mozzarella a problem for individuals with dairy allergies?

Yes, the product is made from pasteurised buffalo milk and contains milk proteins, which are listed as an allergen; anyone with a cow‑milk or buffalo‑milk allergy should avoid it.

D'ANTELLI • 125g

Mozzarella di bufala campana AOP

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mozzarella di bufala campana AOP is a traditional Italian stretched-curd cheese made from pasteurised buffalo milk, whey, salt and rennet. It belongs to the Milk and dairy products family (Cheese), carries a Nutri-Score of C, is classified in NOVA group 4, and provides 261 kcal per 100 g with 13 g of protein but also 23 g of fat, 15 g of saturated fat and 0.5 g of salt. While the high protein and low sugar make it a good source of dairy protein, the elevated saturated fat and moderate salt level, together with its ultra-processed status, limit its suitability for low-fat or low-sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal261 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat15 g

Carbohydrates0.6 g

Sugars0.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese (per 100 g), this mozzarella contains slightly less fat (23 g vs 25.0 g), about the same saturated fat (15 g vs 15.3 g), far less sugar (0.6 g vs 1.8 g) and markedly lower salt (0.5 g vs 3.3 g), but also less protein (13 g vs 20.3 g) and lower energy (261 kcal vs 323 kcal).

Ingredients

Lait de bufflonne pasteurisé, lactosérum, sel, présure.

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L'Italie des fromages

125 g