Why is Burrata di Bufala classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Burrata di Bufala is placed in NOVA group 4 because it undergoes several industrial steps such as pasteurisation, curd stretching, and filling with cream, and it includes processed ingredients like whey and rennet; the label reports no added additives, so the ultra-processed rating derives from the manufacturing process rather than listed additives.

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

The cheese contains only 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, which is negligible for blood-glucose management, but it provides 0.56 g of salt per 100 g, a level lower than most cheeses and therefore less problematic for hypertension, although the high saturated fat should still be considered.

Is the buffalo milk in Burrata di Bufala a concern for people with dairy allergies?

Yes; the cheese is made from pasteurised buffalo milk and also contains buffalo cream and whey, all of which are dairy derivatives, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to cow or buffalo milk.

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Burrata di Bufala

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Burrata di Bufala is a fresh Italian burrata cheese made from pasteurised buffalo milk, buffalo cream, whey, salt and rennet, placing it in the milk and dairy products group (cheese). It carries a Nutri-Score of D, falls in the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, contains high total and saturated fat, low sugar and a moderate amount of salt. The product is packaged in a plastic tray, bears the Triman label for recyclability, but the plastic material is not fully recyclable, which limits its environmental friendliness.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal281 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat19 g

Carbohydrates0.8 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Its saturated fat (about 19 g per 100 g) is well above the average of 15.29 g for cheeses, while its sugar (0.7 g) is well below the average of 1.83 g and its salt (0.56 g) is considerably lower than the category average of 3.31 g.

Ingredients

_Lait_ de bufflonne pasteurisé*, _crème_ de bufflonne pasteurisée* (_lait_), lactosérum (_lait_), sel, présure.

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fattorie garofalo

125 g