Mozzarella and basil arancini

by Waitrose in Arancini Barcode 5000169635902
Nutri-Score
Not enough data to compute
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food

Mozzarella and basil arancini by Waitrose is listed in the Arancini category. That is 23% less sugar than the average product in this category. It is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). Contains: gluten, milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
13.1 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
5.2 g · High
Sugars
1.6 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 50.0g

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Total fat 13.1 g 6.6 g 8% 10.4 +26%
Saturated fat 5.2 g 2.6 g 13% 3 +74%
Carbohydrates 29.5 g 14.8 g 5% 30.1
Total sugars 1.6 g 0.8 g 2.1 −23%
Added sugars 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 1.2 g 0.6 g 2% 2 −39%
Protein 8.2 g 4.1 g 8% 6.7 +23%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 16 Arancini products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other arancini

Sugars lower 31%
Saturated fat higher 19%
Protein top 19%
Fiber top 73%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cooked risotto rice (24%) (water, risotto rice, salt), wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, mozzarella cheese (milk) (12%), full fat soft cheese (milk), full fat hard cheese (milk) (6%), onion, basil, cornflour, yeast, sunflower oil, mature Cheddar cheese (milk), extra mature Cheddar cheese (milk), potato starch, wheat starch, salt, stabilisers (methylcellulose, trisodium citrate), rice flour, rapeseed oil, tapioca starch, wheat flour, paprika, cracked black pepper, parsley, wheat gluten, antioxidant (ascorbic acid)

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
GlutenMilk

Additives 4

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
50.0g
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169635902

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Frequently asked questions

How much sugar is in Mozzarella and basil arancini?

Mozzarella and basil arancini has 1.6 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Mozzarella and basil arancini healthy?

It is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Mozzarella and basil arancini vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Mozzarella and basil arancini contain?

According to the label data it contains: Gluten, Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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