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

The product uses refined wheat flour, added animal fats, preservatives, flavorings and emulsifiers, which places it in the ultra‑processed NOVA 4 category. Its label lists additives such as sodium nitrite (E250) for preservation, rosemary extract (E392) as an antioxidant, beta‑carotene (E160a) for colour, mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E472e) as an emulsifier, guar gum (E412) as a thickener, and a generic colour additive (E14xx).

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

The pizza contains 1.6 g of salt per 100 g; a typical serving of about 150 g provides roughly 2.4 g of salt, which is close to half of the World Health Organization’s recommended limit of 5 g per day. Regular consumption can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so people with hypertension should limit intake and balance it with low‑salt meals.

Is the wheat flour in this pizza a concern for people with gluten intolerance?

Yes. The ingredient list includes wheat flour, wheat‑based sourdough and wheat malt, all of which contain gluten. The product is therefore not suitable for individuals with celiac disease or non‑celiac gluten sensitivity.

Dr. Oetker • 320 g

Pizza z salami i chorizo, głęboko mrożona

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza with salami and chorizo is a 320 g deep frozen pizza from Dr Oetker, classified under the Composite foods and Pizza pies and quiches groups. Per 100 g it provides 266 kcal, 9.8 g fat (4.6 g saturated), 9.7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates, 1.6 g salt and 3.9 g sugars, earning a Nutri-Score of D and a NOVA classification of 4, indicating an ultra processed product that contains several additives such as sodium nitrite (E250), rosemary extract (E392), beta-carotene (E160a), an emulsifier (E472e) and guar gum (E412). While the pizza supplies a decent amount of protein and modest levels of fat, salt and sugars compared with typical frozen pizzas, its high processing level, presence of palm oil and multiple allergens (gluten, milk, mustard, soy) make it best suited for occasional consumption rather than a staple.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal266 kcal

Fat9.8 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates34 g

Sugars3.9 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains less fat (9.8 g vs 11.4 g), saturated fat (4.6 g vs 4.9 g), salt (1.6 g vs 2.2 g) and sugars (3.9 g vs 4.1 g) than the average frozen pizza, but its carbohydrate (34 g) and energy (266 kcal) levels are slightly higher while protein (9.7 g) is lower.

Ingredients

mąka _PSZENNA_, woda, 10% _SER_ EDAMSKI, 4,4% salami chorizo (mięso wieprzowe, tłuszcz wieprzowy, sól, przyprawy, cukier, ekstrakty przypraw, dekstroza, stabilizator (azotyn sodu), przeciwutleniacz (ekstrakty z rozmarynu)), 4,4% salami (mięso wieprzowe, tłuszcz wieprzowy, sól, przyprawy, mąka z _GORCZYCY_, glukoza, ekstrakty przypraw, cukier, aromat, przeciwutleniacz (ekstrakty z rozmarynu), woda, stabilizator (azotyn sodu)), 4,2% koncentrat pomidorowy, papryka czerwona, cebula czerwona, drożdże piekarskie, tłuszcz palmowy, sól, cukier, olej rzepakowy, suszony zakwas _PSZENNY_ (produkty przemiału _PSZENICY_, słód _PSZENNY_), bazylia, ekstrakt słodu _JĘCZMIENNEGO_, emulgator (mono - i diglicerydy kwasów tłuszczowych estryfikowane kwasem mono - i diacetylowinowym), substancja zagęszczająca (guma guar), czosnek, papryka, regulator kwasowości (fosforany wapnia), pietruszka, skrobia modyfikowana, pieprz, aromat, barwnik (karoteny). Możliwa obecność SOI.

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