Why is BUITONI Fraich'up 5-Vegetable Frozen Pizza classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The pizza is flagged as NOVA 4 because it combines refined wheat flour, multiple dairy cheeses, processed vegetable puree and a series of industrial ingredients that undergo several manufacturing steps; the label lists additives E500 (sodium bicarbonate), E500ii (sodium acid pyrophosphate) and a generic E14xx group which covers stabilisers and anti‑caking agents often used in frozen bakery products.

How does the sugar and salt content of this pizza affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

With 3.4 g of sugar per 100 g, the product adds a modest amount of carbohydrates that can raise blood glucose, so diabetics should count it toward their daily carb allowance; the 1.1 g of salt per 100 g contributes roughly half of the recommended maximum for a single meal, which may be a concern for individuals managing high blood pressure and should be balanced with lower‑salt foods.

Is this pizza suitable for strict diets such as vegan, keto, halal, or gluten‑free?

The pizza is not vegan because it contains mozzarella, edam and fresh cream, and it is not gluten‑free due to wheat flour and added gluten; its carbohydrate content (28 g per 100 g) makes it unsuitable for a strict keto regimen, and while the dairy ingredients could be halal, the product does not provide a halal certification, so consumers following halal guidelines should verify the source of the cheese.

Buitoni, Fraich'up • 600 g

BUITONI FRAICH'UP Pizza Surgelée 5 Légumes 600g

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Product Insights

BUITONI Fraich'up 5-Vegetable Frozen Pizza (600 g) is a ready-to-cook pizza classified in the pizza pies and quiches food group. It carries a Nutri-Score of C and belongs to the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category, reflecting its blend of refined flour, dairy cheeses, processed vegetable puree and several food additives such as sodium bicarbonate (E500) and other stabilisers (E14xx). Nutritionally it offers 199 kcal, 7.6 g protein and 1.8 g fiber per 100 g, while its fat (6 g) and sugar (3.4 g) are moderate, the salt level at 1.1 g is relatively high for a pizza.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal199 kcal

Fat6 g

Saturated Fat2 g

Carbohydrates28 g

Sugars3.4 g

Comparative Analysis

A single serving (100 g) contains 6 g fat versus the category average of 11.36 g, 3.4 g sugars compared with 4.14 g, and 1.1 g salt which is about half the average 2.24 g, while protein at 7.6 g is slightly below the typical 10.76 g.

Ingredients

Pâte crue (57,1%) : farine et GLUTEN de BLE, eau, huile de tournesol, sucre, levure boulangère, sel, levain de SEIGLE et de BLE malté (SOJA), extrait de malt d'ORGE et maïs, poudre à lever : bicarbonate de sodium. Garniture (42,9%) : mélange de légumes et purée de légumes (20,5%) (purée de tomates (7%), poivrons rouges grillés (3,1%), poivrons jaunes grillés (3,1%), oignons rouges (2,8%), tomates cerises (2,5%), épinards (2%)), eau, MOZZARELLA (LAIT), EDAM (LAIT), CREME fraîche, olives noires, huile d'olive vierge extra, épices et plantes aromatiques, pulpe d'ail, amidon modifié de pomme de terre, huile de tournesol, sel, sucre, extrait de poivre. Les pourcentages sont exprimés sur la totalité du produit.

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