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Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza by By Sainsbury's
By Sainsbury's

Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza

Barcode 00181525
Scanned  12  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza is ultra-processed.

The pizza contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose, smoke flavouring, paprika extract, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrate, which are industrially processed additives used for preservation, flavour enhancement, and colour. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    _wheat_ flour (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
  • OK
    pepperoni (14%)
  • OK
    pork
    Pork is the meat from pigs, a basic animal protein widely used as a staple food.
  • OK
    pork fat
    Rendered fat from pork used as a cooking fat or flavoring.
  • OK
    pasta (durum wheat, semolina, water)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • UPF
    dextrose
    A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
  • UPF
    smoke flavouring
    A flavoring agent used to impart smoky aroma or taste in foods. Often an extract or additive designed to mimic smoky flavors.
  • OK
    rice flour
    A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
  • UPF
    paprika extract
    Concentrated flavor ingredient derived from paprika (capsicum) used to impart paprika flavor without the physical pepper pieces.
  • OK
    pepper extract
    A flavoring extract derived from black pepper, used to impart pepper flavor in foods.
  • OK
    rosemary extract
    A natural extract from rosemary leaves used as a flavoring and/or antioxidant preservative in foods.
  • UPF
    sodium ascorbate
    Sodium salt of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as an antioxidant in foods and beverages.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    cayenne pepper
    Dried and ground hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its fiery heat, used to add pungency and warmth to dishes.
  • OK
    paprika
    A ground spice made from dried red peppers (Capsicum species), used for color and flavor in many cuisines.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    ginger extract
  • UPF
    sodium nitrate
    A curing salt used in processed meats to preserve color and inhibit bacterial growth; extracted/industrial compound often used as a preservative and color fixative in foods.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    tomato
    A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    Traditional aged hard cheese made from cow's milk.
  • OK
    semolina
  • OK
    tomato puree
    A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    High-quality olive oil pressed without chemical refinement, used for cooking and finishing; the (1%) may refer to its proportion in a product.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)
    Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza

Is Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza by By Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The pizza contains several ultra-processed ingredients and additives, including dextrose, smoke flavouring, paprika extract, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrate, which are industrially processed additives used for preservation, flavour enhancement, and colour. These ingredients classify the product as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in Stonebaked Pepperoni Hand Stretched Pizza as ultra-processed markers: dextrose, smoke flavouring, paprika extract, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrate. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

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