Why is Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana DOP classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The cheese is actually assigned to NOVA group 3, reflecting a processed product made from simple ingredients; it contains only pasteurised buffalo milk, a small amount of salt and animal rennet, with no artificial additives or preservatives.

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

With only 0.7 g of sugar per 100 g, the cheese is suitable for diabetic meal plans, while the 0.65 g of salt (moderate level) should be monitored by people with hypertension, especially when combined with other salty foods.

Is the buffalo milk in this mozzarella a concern for people with milk allergies or lactose intolerance?

Yes, the product contains buffalo milk protein, so it is not safe for individuals allergic to milk, and it also provides lactose, although the amount is lower than in cow‑milk cheeses, which may still affect those with lactose intolerance.

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Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana DOP

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mozzarella Di Bufala Campana DOP is a fresh Italian cheese made from pasteurised buffalo milk, classified under the Milk and dairy products group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed cheese with no added sugars but a relatively high saturated‑fat content. Per 100 g it provides 263 kcal, 23 g fat (including 16 g saturated fat), 13.1 g protein, low sugar (0.7 g) and modest salt (0.65 g), making it calorie‑dense but low in carbohydrates and fiber.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal263 kcal

Fat23 g

Saturated Fat16 g

Carbohydrates1 g

Sugars0.7 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese, this buffalo mozzarella contains less sugar (0.7 g vs 1.83 g), less total fat (23 g vs 25.03 g) and far less salt (0.65 g vs 3.31 g), but its saturated fat (16 g) is slightly above the average (15.29 g) and its protein level (13.1 g) falls short of the typical 20.25 g.

Ingredients

Lait de bufflonne pasteurisé, sel, présure.

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