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

It is labeled ultra‑processed because the formulation relies heavily on industrial ingredients and additives, including sodium nitrite (a preservative), rosemary extract (antioxidant), stabilisers, di‑ and triphosphates, modified starch, and various flavouring powders, which are typical of NOVA 4 products.

How does the salt content in this pizza affect a hypertensive diet?

The pizza provides 1.25 g of salt per 100 g, roughly 20 % of the World Health Organization’s recommended maximum of 5 g per day; regular consumption can contribute significantly to daily sodium intake and may raise blood pressure in people with hypertension.

Is the presence of gluten and milk in this pizza a concern for people with celiac disease or dairy intolerance?

Yes. The crust is made from wheat flour, which contains gluten, and the topping includes Gouda cheese, a dairy product; therefore the pizza is unsuitable for individuals with celiac disease or dairy allergies.

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Ristorante PIZZA SPECIALE

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Ristorante Pizza Speciale is a frozen pepperoni-style pizza classified under the composite foods group and specifically the pizza pies and quiches sub‑category. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is considered ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) due to numerous additives such as sodium nitrite, rosemary extract, stabilisers and phosphates, while offering moderate protein (10.4 g) and relatively low sugar (2.6 g) per 100 g. The product also contains gluten from wheat flour and dairy from Gouda cheese, contributing 1.25 g of salt and 11.3 g of fat per 100 g, which may be a concern for those watching sodium or allergen intake.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal242 kcal

Fat11.3 g

Saturated Fat3.8 g

Carbohydrates23.5 g

Sugars2.6 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza, this pizza contains lower levels of sugar, total fat, saturated fat and salt per 100 g.

Ingredients

WEIZENMEHL, 18% Tomatenpüree, 15% KÄSE (schnittfester MOZZARELLA, EDAMER), Wasser, Salami (Schweinefleisch, Speck, Salz, Gewürze, Dextrose, Zwiebelpulver, Knoblauchpulver, Gewürzextrakte, Stabilisator (Natriumnitrit), Antioxidationsmittel (Extrakt aus Rosmarin, Natriumascorbat), Rauch), 5,6% gekochter Hinterschinken (Schweinefleisch, Wasser, Salz, Dextrose, Stabilisatoren (Diphosphate, Triphosphate, Natriumnitrit), Antioxidationsmittel (Natriumascorbat), Gewürzextrakte), 5,6% Champignons, Rapsöl, Pepperoni-Salami (Schweinefleisch, Speck, Salz, Gewürze, Dextrose, Zwiebelpulver, Knoblauchpulver, Gewürzextrakte, Stabilisator (Natriumnitrit), Antioxidationsmittel (Extrakt aus Rosmarin, Natriumascorbat), Rauch), Backhefe, Salz, Zucker, natives Olivenöl extra, Oregano, Basilikum, Pfeffer, Paprika, Petersilie. Kann enthalten: SOJA, SENF.

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