Pepperoni Pizza

Barcode 099300000988

Yes — Pepperoni Pizza is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as dextrose (an isolated sugar), stabiliser: e450 (diphosphates), unspecified flavouring, and paprika extract used as a colour/flavour extract. Under NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic additives and industrial ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, folic acid, niacin, thiamin)
OK

tomato sauce (water, tomato purée, onion, sugar, vegetable concentrate: carrot, pepper, celery, blended red bell pepper)
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk)

Fresh soft to semisoft cheese made from milk, commonly used on pizzas and in Italian dishes.
OK

pepperoni (11%) (pork, beef, paprika powder, salt, dextrose, stabiliser: e450, flavouring)
OK

mini pepperoni (5%) (pork, salt, seasoning)
OK

cheese

Dairy product made from milk; typically aged and salted.
OK

smoked salt

Salt cured with smoke, often infused with smoky flavor. Used as a seasoning.
OK

salt

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

anti-oxidant: ascorbic acid
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.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

paprika extract (pepper extract)
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
OK

rape seed oil
OK

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Common questions about Pepperoni Pizza

Is Pepperoni Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Pepperoni Pizza is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and refined ingredients such as dextrose (an isolated sugar), stabiliser: e450 (diphosphates), unspecified flavouring, and paprika extract used as a colour/flavour extract. Under NOVA, the presence of such cosmetic additives and industrial ingredients makes the overall product ultra-processed.

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.