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Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza by Sainsburys taste the difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's
Sainsburys taste the difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's

Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza

Barcode 00255875
Scanned  12  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains malted wheat flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is classified as UPF under NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered 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
    bocconcini mozzarella balls (14%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    tomatoes
    Fresh tomatoes, edible fruit often used as a vegetable in salads, sauces, and cooking.
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese (12%) (cows' milk)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    marinated sun-dried tomatoes (8%) (tomato)
  • OK
    rapeseed and sunflower oil
    A blend of vegetable oils (rapeseed and sunflower) used for cooking and frying; a common culinary oil.
  • OK
    sea salt
    A basic mineral-rich salt derived from evaporated seawater, used as a seasoning and preservative.
  • 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
    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 Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza

Is Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Bocconcini Mozzarella and Cherry Tomatoes pizza by Sainsburys taste the difference, Taste the difference, Sainsbury's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains malted wheat flour, which is an industrially processed extract used as a flavor enhancer and is classified as UPF under NOVA. All it takes is one such ingredient for the whole product to be considered UPF.

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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