Why is Sofficini tomato and mozzarella classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because its ingredients include refined wheat flour, added oils, starches and cheese, and it undergoes industrial processing such as blanching and freezing; however, the label reports zero additives, so no preservative or flavoring additives are listed.

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

With 0.77 g of salt per 100 g, a standard 250 g portion provides roughly 1.9 g of salt, which exceeds the World Health Organization’s recommendation of less than 2 g per day and could raise blood pressure in people who need to limit sodium.

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

No, it contains eggs, milk, cheese and wheat flour, making it unsuitable for vegan and gluten‑free diets, and at 25 g of carbohydrates per 100 g it is not low‑carb either.

Findus • 250 g

Sofficini pomodoro e cuore di mozzarella extra filante

Frozen Foods

Product Insights

Sofficini tomato and extra‑stringy mozzarella heart are frozen, ready‑to‑eat filled crepes marketed by Findus. They belong to the ready‑to‑eat meals group, carry a Nutri‑Score of C and are classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting a moderately processed product. Per 100 g they provide 232 kcal, 7.6 g protein and low sugars (2.8 g), but also contain moderate fat (11 g) and salt (0.77 g, about 0.31 g per a typical 250 g pack), which may be a concern for sodium‑restricted diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal232 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.7 g

Carbohydrates25 g

Sugars2.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical frozen ready‑to‑eat meals, this product is relatively low in sugar and high in protein, but its fat and salt levels are above the average for the category.

Ingredients

Crêpe (acqua, farina di FRUMENTO, UOVA, olio di colza, amido di FRUMENTO, olio di semi di girasole, sale), ripieno 28,4% (passata di pomodoro 94%, amido di FRUMENTO, olio di colza, latte scremato in polvere, formaggio (LATTE, sale, fermenti lattici, caglio), basilico 1,6%, cipolla, sale, aglio, origano, pepe nero), mozzarella 12,8% (LATTE, sale, fermenti lattici, caglio), farina di FRUMENTO, 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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