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Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes

Barcode 00255752
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Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes wheat starch and malted wheat flour, which are industrially processed/extracted ingredients used to modify texture and flavor, consistent with NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods or culinary ingredients, but the presence of these processed fractions is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    fortified wheat flour
    Flour that has had minerals and vitamins added (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin) to enhance nutrition; used as a baking base and staple ingredient.
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese (14%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    bocconcini mozzarella balls (12%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    marinated sun-dried tomatoes (6%) (tomato)
  • OK
    vegetable oil (rapeseed, sunflower) sea salt
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    lactic acid
    A common food additive used to regulate acidity in beverages and processed foods.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    semolina (wheat)
    A coarse grind of durum wheat used to make pasta, couscous, and certain breads; has a slightly gritty texture and high gluten content.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • 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
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).

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Common questions about Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes

Is Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes ultra-processed?

Yes — Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes wheat starch and malted wheat flour, which are industrially processed/extracted ingredients used to modify texture and flavor, consistent with NOVA ultra-processed criteria. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods or culinary ingredients, but the presence of these processed fractions is sufficient to classify the overall product as UPF.

What are healthier alternatives to Bocconcini mozzarella & Sunblush cherry tomatoes?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Mozzarella & sun-dried cherry tomato wood fired sourdoug pizza by Specially Selected, Aldi, Pinsa, Tomato & Mozarella by Crosta&Mollica, Wood fired four cheese and caramelised red onion. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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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