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Ham And Mushroom Pizza by Sainsbury's Taste The Difference
Sainsbury's Taste The Difference

Ham And Mushroom Pizza

Barcode 00256568
Scanned  14  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Ham And Mushroom Pizza is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and processed curing/preservation agents such as sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). The presence of any such industrial additives and refined sugars is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

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Common questions about Ham And Mushroom Pizza

Is Ham And Mushroom Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Ham And Mushroom Pizza by Sainsbury's Taste The Difference is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). It contains several ultra-processed ingredients/additives, including dextrose (an industrially refined sugar), flavouring (an industrial flavor additive), and processed curing/preservation agents such as sodium ascorbate (antioxidant) and sodium nitrite (preservative). The presence of any such industrial additives and refined sugars is sufficient to classify the product as UPF according to the NOVA criteria.

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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