Why is this pizza classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives are listed on the label?

It contains several refined components such as processed wheat flour, pre‑cooked pork chorizo, cheese and a double‑concentrated tomato paste; the label lists two additives, a generic “E14xx” (unspecified food‑type additive) and sodium ascorbate (E301), both typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in this pizza affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With 2.7 g of sugars and 1.1 g of salt per 100 g, the product is lower than many standard pizzas, yet the sugar can still raise blood glucose and the salt contributes to daily sodium intake, so people with diabetes or high blood pressure should consume it in moderation and balance it with other low‑sugar, low‑salt foods.

Can this pizza be included in a vegan, gluten‑free or halal diet?

No; the recipe includes wheat flour (gluten), milk‑derived cheeses and pork‑based chorizo, making it unsuitable for vegan, gluten‑free or halal eating patterns.

Carrefour • 180 g

Chorizo

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This ready‑to‑eat pizza contains a cooked dough base topped with pre‑cooked chorizo, red and yellow bell peppers, cheese and tomato concentrate, sold by Carrefour in France and weighing 180 g. It belongs to the “Pizza pies and quiches” PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product with moderate protein (8.4 g/100 g) and fiber (2.1 g/100 g) but also 1.1 g of salt and 3.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g. The formulation includes gluten, milk and pork allergens, two additives (E14xx and sodium ascorbate E301), and about 12 % fruit/vegetable content, which limits its suitability for low‑salt, low‑saturated‑fat or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat8.3 g

Saturated Fat3.7 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars2.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average pizza (per 100 g), this product contains less sugar (2.7 g vs 4.14 g), less fat (8.3 g vs 11.36 g), less saturated fat (3.7 g vs 4.89 g) and less salt (1.1 g vs 2.24 g), while also providing slightly less protein (8.4 g vs 10.8 g).

Ingredients

Pâte cuite 42% (farine de _blé_, eau, levure boulangère, sel), eau, chorizo précuit 15% [viande de porc 14% (origine : UE), piments, sel, dextrose, plantes aromatiques, arômes naturels, ferments, antioxydant : ascorbate de sodium], double concentré de tomate 5%, _emmental_ 4,4%, _mozzarella_ 4,4,%, poivrons rouges 3,1%, poivrons jaunes 3,1%, amidon transformé, sucre, oignon en poudre, sel, fécule de pomme de terre, ail en poudre, plantes aromatiques déshydratées, poivre. Peut contenir des traces de graines de sésame, moutarde, œufs, poissons.

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