Why is Pâte à pizza 260 g classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and which additives does it contain?

The dough is deemed ultra‑processed because it includes several industrial ingredients that are not found in a traditional homemade crust. Specifically, the product contains diphosphates (E450i) and sodium carbonate (E500) as raising agents, guar gum (E412) as a thickener, and ethyl alcohol (E1510) as a preservative, all of which are characteristic of NOVA‑4 foods.

How does the salt content of this pizza dough affect a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

With 1.9 g of salt per 100 g, the dough provides roughly 80 % of the daily recommended maximum for sodium in a single serving, which can raise blood pressure and counteract a low‑sodium diet. Individuals managing hypertension should limit portion size or choose a reduced‑salt alternative.

Is this pizza dough suitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets?

The formulation is vegan because it contains no animal‑derived ingredients, but it is made from wheat flour and therefore contains gluten, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free or celiac diets.

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Pâte à pizza 260g

Plant Based Foods And Beverages

Product Insights

Pâte à pizza 260 g is a ready‑to‑use pizza dough made from wheat flour, water, rapeseed oil and other plant‑based ingredients, sold in French Hyper U stores. It belongs to the cereals and bakery products dietary family, delivering 292 kcal, 7.2 g protein and 1.6 g fiber per 100 g, but also providing 6.7 g fat and a high 1.9 g of salt, which results in a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA‑4 ultra‑processed classification. The formulation is vegan and contains no added sugars, yet it includes several additives such as diphosphates (E450i), sodium carbonate (E500), guar gum (E412) and ethyl alcohol, and may have trace milk residues.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal292 kcal

Fat6.7 g

Saturated Fat0.6 g

Carbohydrates46 g

Sugars0.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical plant‑based bakery products, this pizza dough contains far less sugar and fat than the average, but its salt level (1.9 g/100 g) exceeds the category average of 1.04 g, while its carbohydrate content is notably higher.

Ingredients

Farine de BLE 63%, eau, huile de colza, alcool éthylique, sel, poudres à lever : diphosphates et carbonates de sodium, épaississant : gomme guar, levure désactivée, levure. Traces éventuelles de lait. Origine : Blé Europe

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