ALDI

Italian Mozzarella

Barcode 4088600058641

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No — Italian Mozzarella is not ultra-processed.

Ingredients are mozzarella cheese (milk), salt, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per the guidelines, and there are no industrial formulations, intense sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or processed extracts. Therefore this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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mozzarella cheese (milk)

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

salt

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

citric acid

A weak organic acid used to regulate acidity in foods; commonly produced industrially via fermentation of sugars and used as a preservative and flavor enhancer.

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Common questions about Italian Mozzarella

Is Italian Mozzarella ultra-processed?

No — Italian Mozzarella by ALDI is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). Ingredients are mozzarella cheese (milk), salt, and citric acid as an acidity regulator. Citric acid is a basic additive permitted as non-UPF per the guidelines, and there are no industrial formulations, intense sweeteners, emulsifiers, flavorings, or processed extracts. Therefore this is not an ultra-processed food under NOVA.

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?

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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.