Sainsburys

Cheese Pizza Base

Barcode 00490382

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No — Cheese Pizza Base is not ultra-processed.

The ingredients are primarily basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, mozzarella cheese, water, tomato purée, tomatoes, rapeseed oil, semolina, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic purée, basil, and oregano. There are no artificial sweeteners, industrial flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, industrial sugar syrups, or other ultra-processed additives specified. Fortified wheat flour and vitamins/minerals used for fortification are not treated as ultra-processed under the given rules.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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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

mozzarella cheese (19%) (cows' milk)
OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
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tomato

A red, juicy fruit used as a staple vegetable in salads, sauces, and many dishes.
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rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
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

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
OK

sugar

Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
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salt

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

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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oregano. allergy advice: for allergens
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including cereals containing gluten
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Common questions about Cheese Pizza Base

Is Cheese Pizza Base ultra-processed?

No — Cheese Pizza Base by Sainsburys is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredients are primarily basic culinary ingredients: fortified wheat flour, mozzarella cheese, water, tomato purée, tomatoes, rapeseed oil, semolina, yeast, sugar, salt, garlic purée, basil, and oregano. There are no artificial sweeteners, industrial flavor enhancers, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, industrial sugar syrups, or other ultra-processed additives specified. Fortified wheat flour and vitamins/minerals used for fortification are not treated as ultra-processed under the given rules.

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?

Scan any barcode — or photograph the ingredients label — with the free Nomi app for iOS and Android. You'll get an instant ultra-processed verdict with every ingredient explained in plain English.

Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.

Cheese Pizza Base

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Is Cheese Pizza Base ultra-processed?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

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