Why is Pizza 4 quesos sin gluten y sin lactosa classified as ultra‑processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

The NOVA system assigns group 4 to foods that undergo multiple industrial processes and contain added ingredients such as preservatives, stabilizers or flavor enhancers. This pizza lists three food additives: guar gum (E412) as a thickener, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (E464) as a stabiliser, and mono‑ and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471) as an emulsifier, all of which contribute to its ultra‑processed status.

How does the saturated‑fat and salt content of this pizza affect people with high cholesterol or hypertension?

Each 100 g serving provides 6.2 g of saturated fat, which can raise LDL cholesterol levels when consumed frequently, and 1.3 g of salt, a moderate amount that may contribute to elevated blood pressure. Individuals managing cholesterol or hypertension should limit portions and balance the pizza with lower‑fat, lower‑salt foods.

Is the egg lysozyme used in the grana padano cheese a concern for people with egg allergies?

Yes, egg lysozyme is an enzyme derived from egg white and is recognized as an allergen. The ingredient list flags it, so anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this pizza.

Hacendado • 410 g

Pizza 4 quesos sin gluten y sin lactosa

Composite Foods

Product Insights

Pizza 4 cheeses gluten‑free and lactose‑free from Hacendado, sold in Mercadona, is a composite food belonging to the pizza pies and quiches group. It carries a Nutri‑Score of D and is classified as NOVA group 4, offering moderate total fat (10.3 g), high saturated fat (6.2 g), low sugars (2 g) and moderate salt (1.3 g) per 100 g, with about 10 g of protein and 241 kcal of energy. The product is ultra‑processed, containing three food additives (guar gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and mono‑ and diglycerides) and egg lysozyme, and it still lists gluten and milk as allergens despite the gluten‑free and lactose‑free claims.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal241 kcal

Fat10.3 g

Saturated Fat6.2 g

Carbohydrates26.8 g

Sugars2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average cheese pizza, this product contains less sugar, overall fat and salt but has a higher proportion of saturated fat.

Ingredients

Queijos (sem lactose) (38%) (mozzarella*, grana padano, (contém lisozima de ovo), cheddar curado*, emmental*), amido de trigo (sem glúten), tomate, água, óleo de girassol, dextrose, farinha de milho, sal, fermento, fibra vegetal, açúcar, especiarias, estabilizadores (goma de guar, hidroxipropilmetilcelulose, mono e diglicéridos de ácidos gordos), orégãos. Pode conter vestígios de sésamo e mostarda. *Queijo produzido com leite pasteurizado.

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