Why is Sofficini prosciutto cotto e cuore di mozzarella extra filante classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product combines several industrially processed components, refined wheat flour, rehydrated skimmed milk, smoked ham and cheese, together with three food‑additive codes: E250 (sodium nitrite) for preservation, E301 (sodium ascorbate) as an antioxidant, and E451 (triphosphates) as a stabiliser. The presence of these additives and the extensive processing of the ingredients place it in NOVA group 4.

How does the salt and fat content in this product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

At 0.91 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides about 15 % of the recommended maximum daily salt intake, which is acceptable for most adults but may still be limiting for strict hypertension management. The 11 g of fat, including 2.8 g of saturated fat, adds roughly 15 % of the daily saturated‑fat limit, so it should be consumed in moderation within a balanced, heart‑healthy eating plan.

Is this product suitable for gluten‑free, dairy‑free or vegan diets?

No. The crepe base contains wheat flour and wheat starch, making it unsuitable for gluten‑free diets. The filling includes skimmed milk, mozzarella, cheese and ham, so it is not dairy‑free or vegan. It also contains egg, which excludes vegans and those with egg allergies.

Findus • 250 g

Sofficini prosciutto cotto e cuore di mozzarella extra filante

Composite Foods

Product Insights

This frozen product is a ready‑to‑heat crepe filled with cooked ham and melty mozzarella, categorized as a composite one‑dish meal. It carries a Nutri‑Score of C and belongs to NOVA group 4, indicating an ultra‑processed item with moderate fat (11 g/100 g), protein (8.9 g/100 g) and low sugar (1.4 g/100 g) but a relatively high salt level of 0.91 g/100 g. Consumers should note the presence of gluten, milk and egg allergens as well as additives such as sodium nitrite, sodium ascorbate and triphosphates.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal233 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.8 g

Carbohydrates24 g

Sugars1.4 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average frozen ready‑meal, this crepe is richer in fat (11 g vs 5.9 g) and protein (8.9 g vs 7.2 g), while containing less sugar (1.4 g vs 3.6 g) and markedly less salt (0.91 g vs 3.55 g).

Ingredients

Crepe (acqua, farina di FRUMENTO, UOVA, olio di colza, amido di FRUMENTO, olio di semi di girasole, sale) ripieno 30,2% (LATTE scremato reidratato, prosciutto cotto affumicato 30,7% (coscia di suino, acqua, sale, destrosio, sciroppo di glucosio, aroma di affumicatura, estratto di lievito, antiossidanti: ascorbato di sodio, stabilizzanti: trifosfati, conservanti: nitrito di sodio), formaggio (LATTE, sale, fermenti lattici, caglio), olio di colza, amido di FRUMENTO, farina di FRUMENTO, sale, fibra di AVENA, pepe nero, noce moscata), farina di FRUMENTO, mozzarella 11% (LATTE, sale, fermenti lattici, caglio), olio di colza, succo di limone da concentrato, UOVA, paprica, sale, lievito, curcuma, amido di FRUMENTO. Può contenere tracce di SENAPE.

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