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Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone by Sainsbury's
Sainsbury's

Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Barcode 00255868
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, wheat starch, wheat gluten, and curing/processing additives in the ham (flavouring, antioxidant sodium ascorbate, preservative sodium nitrite), which are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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
    A soft, white Italian cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used on pizzas and in salads.
  • OK
    mushroom
    A fungal vegetable; commonly used fresh or cooked, with earthy flavor.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    prosciutto cotto ham (7%) (italian pork, salt, flavouring, dextrose, sugar, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate; preservative: sodium nitrite)
  • OK
    british mascarpone cheese (5%) (cream (cows' milk), cows' milk proteins)
  • 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
    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
    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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    black pepper
    A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
  • 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).
  • 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.

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Common questions about Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone

Is Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone ultra-processed?

Yes — Prosciutto Cotto Chesnut Mushrooms and Mascarpone by Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, wheat starch, wheat gluten, and curing/processing additives in the ham (flavouring, antioxidant sodium ascorbate, preservative sodium nitrite), which are industrial additives and processing aids characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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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