Carlos, Aldi

Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita

Barcode 4088600374383

Scanned 19 times by Nomi users

Yes — Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Although most other ingredients (wheat flour, cheeses, tomato sauce components, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, the presence of dextrose is sufficient to categorize the entire product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour

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

tomato sauce (tomato purée, sugar, dried garlic, dried herbs, white pepper)
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk) (13%)
OK

water

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

red cheddar cheese (6%) (cheddar cheese (milk), colour: carotenes)
OK

cheddar cheese (milk) (6%)
OK

edam cheese (milk) (6%)
OK

yeast

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

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.

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Common questions about Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita

Is Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita ultra-processed?

Yes — Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita by Carlos, Aldi is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF) because it contains dextrose, which is an industrially extracted refined sugar and has been pre-identified as a UPF ingredient. Although most other ingredients (wheat flour, cheeses, tomato sauce components, rapeseed oil, yeast, salt) are minimally processed or basic culinary ingredients, the presence of dextrose is sufficient to categorize the entire product as UPF according to the given criteria.

Which ingredients in Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Thin Crust Stonebaked Margherita as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. 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.

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.