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

It is labelled NOVA 4 because the production includes industrial steps such as pasteurisation, curd heating, stretching and the use of rennet, which place it in the ultra‑processed tier; however the ingredient list shows no added additives – only buffalo milk, natural whey, salt and rennet.

How do the saturated‑fat and salt levels in this mozzarella affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

The low sugar (0.5 g) makes it compatible with carbohydrate‑restricted diabetic plans, but the high saturated‑fat (18 g) can worsen lipid profiles, and the moderate salt (0.9 g) is lower than many cheeses yet still adds to total sodium, so hypertensive individuals should consume it sparingly.

Is the buffalo milk used in this mozzarella a concern for people with milk allergy?

Yes; buffalo milk is a dairy product and contains the same milk proteins that trigger allergic reactions, so anyone labelled as allergic to milk should avoid this cheese.

Italie • 200 g

Mozzarella di bufala Campana

Milk And Dairy Products

Product Insights

Mozzarella di bufala Campana is a protected‑designation cheese made from pasteurised buffalo milk, whey, salt and rennet, belonging to the Milk and dairy products and Cheese groups. It delivers 14 g protein per 100 g and low sugar, but its saturated‑fat (18 g) and overall fat (25 g) are high, while salt is moderate at 0.9 g. The product carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA 4 ultra‑processed, reflecting its industrial stretching process despite the absence of added additives.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal281 kcal

Fat25 g

Saturated Fat18 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Energetically the cheese matches the average fat content of cheeses (25 g vs 25.03 g), yet its saturated‑fat is higher (18 g vs 15.29 g), its protein lower (14 g vs 20.25 g), and both sugar (0.5 g vs 1.83 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 3.31 g) are well below the category averages.

Ingredients

Lait de bufflonne pasteurisé, lactosérum naturel, sel, présure.

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125 g