Why is Mozzarella classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pizza is deemed ultra‑processed because it combines refined wheat flour, multiple cheeses, added vegetable oils, sauces and spices that are industrially manufactured and assembled; although the label reports zero additives, the complexity of the ingredient list and the use of processed components place it in NOVA group 4.

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

With 2.3 g of sugars per 100 g, the pizza is relatively low in sugar, making it less likely to spike blood glucose, but its 0.96 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be accounted for in a hypertension‑friendly plan, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is this product suitable for a gluten‑free diet?

No, the product contains wheat flour, wheat starch and other wheat‑derived ingredients, so it is not safe for individuals requiring a gluten‑free diet.

Carrefour • 340 g

Mozzarella

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Carrefour’s frozen pizza, marketed under the name “Mozzarella,” is a 340 g composite food that combines a thin wheat‑based crust with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, edam cheese, and other toppings. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 4, offering 243 kcal, 12 g fat (including 4.3 g saturated fat), 11 g protein, 3.8 g fiber and 0.96 g salt per 100 g, which is lower than the typical frozen‑pizza average for sugar, salt and calories but slightly higher in total fat. The product contains gluten and milk allergens and includes no listed additives, yet its industrial preparation means it is considered ultra‑processed.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal243 kcal

Fat12 g

Saturated Fat4.3 g

Carbohydrates21 g

Sugars2.3 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza, this product provides less sugar (2.3 g vs 4.14 g), substantially less salt (0.96 g vs 2.24 g) and fewer calories (243 kcal vs 261 kcal), while its total fat is slightly higher (12 g vs 11.36 g).

Ingredients

Harina de _trigo_, puré de tomate 19,6%, _mozzarella_ 14,4%, tomates cherry 8,2%, agua, _queso_ 7,1%, aceite de colza, _edam_ 3,5%, levadura, plantas aromáticas, espinacas 0,7%, sal, azúcar, especias, ajo, almidón, almidón de _trigo_, dextrosa, proteínas de _trigo_, chirivía. Puede contener trazas de apio. Esta pizza se ha preparado con 185g de masa y 200g de guarnición.

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