Why is La Pizz – Chèvre affiné Lardons classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is considered ultra‑processed because the formulation combines several industrial ingredients and undergoes multiple processing steps such as baking, adding cured meat and cheese blends, and includes three food additives: the preservative sodium nitrite (E250), the antioxidant sodium ferrocyanide (E316), and the stabiliser mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E579).

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content in this pizza affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

The 5.4 g of saturated fat per 100 g exceeds typical recommendations for heart‑healthy eating and can raise LDL cholesterol, while the 1.38 g of salt contributes about 23 % of the daily limit, potentially increasing blood pressure; therefore, consumption should be limited for individuals with hypertension or cardiovascular risk.

Is La Pizz – Chèvre affiné Lardons suitable for a gluten‑free or vegan diet?

No; the crust contains wheat flour, which provides gluten, and the topping includes emmental cheese, goat cheese and smoked pork lardons, all animal‑derived, making the product unsuitable for both gluten‑free and vegan diets.

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La Pizz - Chèvre affiné Lardons

Composite Foods

Product Insights

La Pizz – Chèvre affiné Lardons is a ready‑to‑eat pizza belonging to the composite foods group of pizza pies and quiches. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra‑processed nature and the presence of additives such as E250, E316 and E579. Nutritionally, the product offers 11 g of protein, 3.5 g of fiber and a modest 2.1 g of sugars per 100 g, but it also contains 5.4 g of saturated fat and 1.38 g of salt, which are relatively high.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal229 kcal

Fat9.1 g

Saturated Fat5.4 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars2.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average packaged pizza, this pizza contains less sugar (2.1 g vs 4.14 g), less total fat (9.1 g vs 11.36 g) and lower salt (1.38 g vs 2.24 g), but its saturated fat is higher (5.4 g vs 4.89 g) while providing more fiber (3.5 g vs 1.58 g) and slightly more protein (11 g vs 10.76 g).

Ingredients

Garniture 59%: sauce tomate (purée de tomate, eau, farine de blé, sel, huile d’olive, amidon de maïs), emmental 27%, fromage de chèvre affiné 16%, lardons cuits fumés 15% (poitrine de porc, eau, sel, sirop de glucose, dextrose, arôme naturel, lactose, arôme de fumée, antioxydant : E316, conservateur : E250), olives noires avec noyau (stabilisant : E579).Pourcentages exprimés sur la garniture. Pâte 41%: farine de blé, eau, levure boulangère, sel.

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