Why is 3 Fromages, Salami, Sauce Barbecue classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pizza is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines many industrial ingredients such as refined wheat flour, added sugars, starches, and a spice blend that includes processed extracts; the only listed additives are the colorants E160 (carotenoids) and E160c (paprika extract).

How does the saturated‑fat content of this frozen pizza impact a cholesterol‑concerned or heart‑healthy diet?

With 6.7 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the pizza exceeds typical recommendations for saturated fat and can raise LDL‑cholesterol levels, so it should be consumed only occasionally by those monitoring heart health.

Is the mustard in this product a problem for consumers with mustard allergy?

Yes, mustard is included in the spice mixture and is declared as an allergen; anyone with a mustard allergy should avoid this pizza.

Picard • 485 g

3 Fromages, Salami, Sauce Barbecue

Composite Foods

Product Insights

The Picard frozen pizza combines three cheeses, salami, and barbecue sauce, classified as a composite food in the pizza pies and quiches group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 g it provides 226 kcal, 11 g protein, 11 g fat (6.7 g saturated), 19 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g sugars, 0.98 g salt and 2.3 g fiber. While it offers a decent protein and fiber content, the high saturated‑fat level, moderate salt and the presence of several allergens (gluten, milk, mustard, soy) and color additives (E160, E160c) make it less suitable for health‑conscious or allergen‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal226 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat6.7 g

Carbohydrates19 g

Sugars4.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza, this product has lower fat, salt, energy and carbohydrates, but higher saturated fat, fiber, and protein, while its sugar content matches the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ (GLUTEN), eau, scamorza fumée (contient LAIT) 10,6%, mozzarella (contient LAIT) 7,9%, salami 6,1% [viande de porc (origine: UE), sel, graisse de porc, dextrose, piment, paprika, betterave rouge, acérola, ail, romarin, origan, extrait de paprika, poivre, oignon, coriandre], cheddar 3% (LAIT, sel, ferments lactiques, coagulant microbien, colorant: caroténoïdes), ricotta (contient LAIT) 3%, oignon rouge, huile de tournesol, poivron rouge, poivron jaune, poivron vert, sel, LAIT écrémé en poudre, bière stout [eau, malt d'ORGE (GLUTEN), houblon, levure], amidon de mais, sucre, levure, lactosérum en poudre (LAIT), concentré de tomate, fibre végétale de bambou, poivre, vinaigre d'alcool, mélasse, purée d'ail, arômes naturels, épices (paprika fumé, MOUTARDE, piment de cayenne, cumin). Peut contenir des traces de: soja.

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