Why is Sloppy Giuseppe Pizza classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is deemed ultra‑processed because the formulation combines refined wheat flour, multiple seasoning extracts, cheese, meat and added oils, and because it includes industrial additives; the label lists two additives: paprika extract (E160c) for colour and rosemary extract (E392) for flavour.

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

The pizza provides 3.9 g of sugar and 28.5 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, so portion control is important for blood‑glucose management, while its 0.9 g of salt contributes to daily sodium intake and should be limited for people monitoring blood pressure.

Is Sloppy Giuseppe Pizza suitable for vegan, gluten‑free, or halal diets?

No; the product contains mozzarella cheese (milk), wheat flour, semolina and a rusk, so it is not vegan or gluten‑free, and it includes beef, making it unsuitable for most halal dietary requirements.

Pizza Express

Sloppy Giuseppe Pizza

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Sloppy Giuseppe Pizza is a frozen pizza from Pizza Express, classified as a composite food in the pizza pies and quiches group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and is placed in NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product, with moderate fat (6 g per 100 g), moderate salt (0.9 g per 100 g) and low sugars (3.9 g per 100 g) compared with typical frozen pizzas. The pizza contains milk, gluten and beef allergens and includes two food additives (paprika extract E160c and rosemary extract E392).

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2.4 g

Carbohydrates28.5 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen pizza, the Sloppy Giuseppe Pizza is lower in fat (6 g vs 11.4 g), salt (0.9 g vs 2.2 g) and sugars (3.9 g vs 4.1 g) per 100 g, while providing slightly less protein and noticeably more fiber.

Ingredients

Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Mozzarella Cheese (Milk) (14%), Tomato (9%), Tomato Purée, Spicy Beef (7%) (Beef, Water, Rusk (Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt), Salt, Wheat Flour, Paprika, Garlic, Dextrose, Coriander, Nutmeg, Cumin, Chilli Powder, Onion Powder, Black Pepper, Colour (Paprika Extract), Marjoram, Oregano, Caraway, Sage, Thyme, Basil, Chive, Extracts of Rosemary, Chilli Extract, Yeast Extract), Red Onion (6%), Green Pepper (6%), Water, Rapeseed Oil, Semolina (Wheat), Salt, Sugar, Lemon Juice, Yeast, Oregano, Black Pepper, Basil.

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