Sainsbury's

Mozarella, tomatoes and basil pesto in a tomato wrap

Barcode 00237611

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Yes — Mozarella, tomatoes and basil pesto in a tomato wrap is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil treated here as UPF) and disodium diphosphate (a synthetic raising agent). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components, so the overall product is UPF under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

tomato tortilla wrap (fortified wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), water, palm oil, raising agents: malic acid, disodium diphosphate, sodium bicarbonate; rapeseed oil, tomato powder, sugar, red bell pepper, paprika, basil, salt, wheat starch)
OK

mozzarella cheese (22%) (cows' milk)
OK

arugula (rocket)

Leafy green, peppery-tasting salad green often used raw in salads or as a garnish.
OK

slow roast tomatoes (8%) (dried tomato, rapeseed oil, salt, garlic)
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

mayonnaise (water, rapeseed oil, cornflour, spirit vinegar, pasteurised egg yolk, concentrated lemon juice, sugar, white wine vinegar, salt)
OK

mustard seed

Small mustard seeds used as a spice with a pungent, hot flavor.
OK

basil pesto (3.5%) (rapeseed oil, basil)
OK

medium-fat hard cheese (cow's milk)

A firm, aged cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content; commonly used for slicing or grating.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
OK

extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.

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Common questions about Mozarella, tomatoes and basil pesto in a tomato wrap

Is Mozarella, tomatoes and basil pesto in a tomato wrap ultra-processed?

Yes — Mozarella, tomatoes and basil pesto in a tomato wrap by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes palm oil (a highly refined oil treated here as UPF) and disodium diphosphate (a synthetic raising agent). These are industrially processed ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary components, so the overall product is UPF under NOVA.

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.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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