Why is Pizza No. 14 - Tomato, Marinated Chicken, Artichoke classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

NOVA 4 denotes foods made mostly from industrial formulations and containing additives; this pizza uses refined wheat flour, concentrated tomato pulp, pre‑cooked chicken, and a blend of oils, which are combined with three additives recorded on its label: E300 (ascorbic acid), E330 (citric acid) and a flavoring (E14xx). These additives are used for preservation, acidity control and taste enhancement, confirming its ultra-processed status.

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

The pizza’s sugar level is relatively low at 3.2 g per 100 g, making it less likely to cause rapid blood‑glucose spikes for people with diabetes, but its salt content of 1.33 g per 100 g is moderate and still contributes to daily sodium intake, so individuals managing hypertension should consume it in moderation and balance it with lower‑salt meals.

Is the gluten and milk in this pizza a problem for people with celiac disease or lactose intolerance?

Yes. The crust contains wheat flour and durum semolina, both sources of gluten, and the pizza includes mozzarella and grated cheese that contain milk proteins, so it is unsuitable for anyone with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or lactose intolerance.

Picard • 400 g e

Pizza N°14 - Tomate, Poulet mariné, Artichaut

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza No. 14 - Tomato, Marinated Chicken, Artichoke is a frozen, ready-to-heat pizza classified in the Composite foods (pizza pies and quiches) group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, reflecting its ultra-processed nature due to refined wheat flour, multiple sauces, and three listed additives (E300, E330 and a flavoring). Nutritionally, the pizza provides 9.3 g of protein and 2.6 g of fiber per 100 g while keeping sugar at 3.2 g and saturated fat at 1.4 g, but it still contains 1.33 g of salt and gluten and milk allergens, which may limit its suitability for some diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal196 kcal

Fat5.5 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars3.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average frozen pizzas, this pizza contains less sugar (3.2 g vs 4.14 g), lower saturated fat (1.4 g vs 4.89 g) and less salt (1.33 g vs 2.24 g), while its protein (9.3 g) is slightly below the average 10.8 g.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), pulpe de tomate 15,1%, poulet cuit rôti traité en salaison [filet de poulet 10,3% (origine: UE), huile de tournesol, amidon de pomme de terre, sel, arôme naturel, paprika], artichaut cuisiné (artichaut 6,4%, huile de tournesol, sel, basilic, marjolaine, persil, ail, poivre noir, correcteur d'acidité : acide citrique, antioxydant : acide ascorbique), mozzarella (LAIT, sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien, correcteur d'acidité: acide citrique) 7,5%, eau, demi tomate cerise mi-séchée 3,7%, semoule de BLE dur (GLUTEN), épinard 2%, purée de tomate 1,5%, fromage râpé (LAIT) 1,2%, huile de tournesol, Vinaigre Balsamique de Modène 1,1% [Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP (vinaigre de vin, moût de raisin cuit)], huile d'olive vierge extra, sel, sucre, huile d'olive, oignon, farine de BLÉ dur maltée (GLUTEN), jus de citron concentré 0,1%, amidon transformé de maïs, basilic, amidon transformé de riz, jus de citron vert concentré 0,06%, ail, persil, origan 0,04%, levure, levure inactive (contient GLUTEN), poivre noir, enzymes (contient GLUTEN). Peut contenir des traces de : crustacés, oeuf, poissons, soja, fruits à coque, céleri, moutarde, sésame, mollusques.

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