Why is Pizza Tirolese classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

It is made from refined wheat flour, processed cheeses, cured pork and multiple industrial additives; the label lists E200 (sorbic acid), E250 (sodium nitrite), E251 (sodium nitrate), E471 (mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids) and E472e (sunflower lecithin), which are typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How do the sugar and salt levels in Pizza Tirolese affect people with diabetes or high blood pressure?

The product contains only 1.2 g of sugar per 100 g, well below the average for similar pizzas and unlikely to cause a major glycaemic spike, but its 3.1 g of salt per 100 g exceeds typical pizza averages and can contribute to elevated blood pressure, so individuals with hypertension should limit portion size.

Is the wheat flour in this pizza a concern for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease?

Yes. The primary ingredient is soft wheat flour and durum wheat semolina, both containing gluten, and the product is declared to contain the allergen “gluten”, so it must be avoided by anyone requiring a gluten‑free diet.

L'italie Des Pizzas • 550 g

Pizza Tirolese

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza Tirolese is a ready‑meal classified in the Composite foods category, specifically under pizza pies and quiches. It carries a Nutri‑Score of E, reflecting its high salt content (3.1 g per 100 g) and moderate fat, while offering a notable protein amount (19 g per 100 g) and low sugar (1.2 g per 100 g). The product is rated NOVA 4, indicating it is ultra‑processed and contains several additives such as E200, E250, E251, E471 and E472e, and it lists allergens including gluten, milk, fish, nuts and soybeans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

high

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal236 kcal

Fat6.4 g

Saturated Fat4.1 g

Carbohydrates26 g

Sugars1.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average ready‑meal pizza, this Pizza Tirolese contains about half the sugar and fat, almost twice the protein, but its salt level is roughly 40% higher than the category average.

Ingredients

Farine de BLÉ tendre, mozzarella de vache 27% (LAIT, sel, présure, ferments lactiques), sauce tomate 20% (pulpe de tomate, sel, origan, huile d'olive vierge extra), eau, speck 12% [viande de porc (origine : UE), sel, dextrose, épices, arômes naturels, conservateurs : E250-E251], gorgonzola 10% (LAIT, sel, présure), semoule de BLÉ dur, huile d'olive vierge extra, sel, émulsifiants : E471-E472e-lécithine de tournesol, malt de BLÉ, conservateur : E200, levure.

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