GreenVale

Pizza dough

Barcode 4088600421612

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Yes — Pizza dough is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as potassium sorbate (preservative) and diphosphates/calcium phosphates (raising agents). These are markers of an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin)
OK

water

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

ethanol

A simple, volatile alcohol used as a solvent, antimicrobial agent, and in beverages as the intoxicating component. In foods and drinks, it acts as the primary ingredient in alcoholic products.
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.
OK

sugar

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

sodium carbonates raising agents

Leavening agents containing sodium carbonate (soda ash) used to produce carbon dioxide for doughs and batters.
OK

calcium phosphates

A group of inorganic compounds used as nutritional supplements, anticaking agents, or mineral fortification in foods.
OK

diphosphates; 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 starch
OK

preservative: potassium sorbate; 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 protein
OK

ascorbic acid (vitamin c) used as flour treatment agent

Ascorbic acid added to flour as a processing agent to improve dough strength and flour performance; commonly used as a bakery additive.

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Common questions about Pizza dough

Is Pizza dough ultra-processed?

Yes — Pizza dough by GreenVale is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processing aids such as potassium sorbate (preservative) and diphosphates/calcium phosphates (raising agents). These are markers of an ultra-processed product under NOVA.

Which ingredients in Pizza dough are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Pizza dough as an ultra-processed marker: sodium carbonates raising agents. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Pizza dough?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 2 Pizza Bases by Sainsbury's, Sourdough pizza base by Jus-Rol. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.