Specially Selected

Ham, Portobello Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza

Barcode 4088600035826

Scanned 17 times by Nomi users

Yes — Ham, Portobello Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as dextrose, added flavouring, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, niacin, iron)
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

tomato sauce (tomatoes, tomato passata, water, tomato purée, rapeseed oil, cornflour, basil, acidity regulator: citric acid; ground black pepper, garlic purée)
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk) (13%)
OK

water

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

garlic mushrooms (10%) (mushrooms, garlic purée, rapeseed oil, sugar, coarse black pepper)
OK

formed ham with added water (7%) (pork, water, salt, dextrose, flavouring, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate; preservative: sodium nitrite)
OK

mascarpone cheese (milk) (6%)
OK

gran levanto cheese (milk)
OK

salt

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

sugar

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

wheat flour

Ground wheat grain, typically refined into a fine powder and often enriched with minerals (calcium carbonate, iron) and vitamins (niacin).
OK

enzyme (wheat). allergy advice:

Swap it for something less processed

See all Ready Meals →

Other ready meals Nomi has checked — these ones aren't ultra-processed.

Common questions about Ham, Portobello Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza

Is Ham, Portobello Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Ham, Portobello Mushroom & Mascarpone Pizza by Specially Selected is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains industrial additives and ingredients such as dextrose, added flavouring, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), and preservative (sodium nitrite), which are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

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.