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Sainsbury's Taste The Difference

Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza

Barcode 00502290
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: (1) truffle flavoured oil (contains added flavouring), (2) flavouring (listed separately), (3) gelling agent: pectin, and (4) malted wheat flour, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor and texture enhancer. These ingredients fall under NOVA group 4 criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • 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
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese
    A soft, white Italian cheese made from cow's milk, commonly used on pizzas and in salads.
  • OK
    chestnut mushroom
    A edible mushroom, light brown cap with a mild, nutty flavor; commonly used in soups, sautés, and stir-fries.
  • OK
    mascarpone cheese (4.5%) (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
    cow's milk
    Dairy liquid produced by cows, used in beverages, dairy products, and cooking.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • 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
    whipped cream (cows' milk)
  • OK
    truffle flavoured oil (1%) (olive oil, flavouring)
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    flat leaf parsley
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • 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
    mushroom
    A fleshy fungal organism used widely as a vegetable in cooking. Low in calories and rich in umami.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    regato cheese (cow's milk)
    A semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk, typically aged and used for grating or slicing in dishes.
  • 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
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    wheat flour
    Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
  • 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 starch
    Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
  • OK
    butter (cow's milk)
    A dairy fat product made from churning cream from cow's milk.
  • OK
    gelling agent: pectin; maize starch
  • OK
    carrot
    A root vegetable used widely in cooking for sweetness, texture, and color.
  • OK
    truffle
  • UPF
    flavouring
    A generic additive used to impart or enhance flavor; can be synthetic or derived from natural sources.
  • OK
    black olive
  • OK
    thyme
    A small, woody perennial herb with fragrant leaves used to flavor dishes, soups, and stews.
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • 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).
  • OK
    chilli
    Chilli (chili pepper) is a pungent fruit used to add heat and spice to dishes. It is a natural plant product and widely used as a basic food ingredient.
  • OK
    muscovado sugar. allergy advice: for allergens
  • OK
    including cereals containing gluten
  • OK
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Common questions about Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza

Is Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried 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 because it contains industrial additives and processed ingredients beyond basic culinary components. Specifically: (1) truffle flavoured oil (contains added flavouring), (2) flavouring (listed separately), (3) gelling agent: pectin, and (4) malted wheat flour, an industrially processed extract used as a flavor and texture enhancer. These ingredients fall under NOVA group 4 criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Garlic Mushroom Wood Fried Pizza as an ultra-processed marker: flavouring. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

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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