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Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza by Waitrose
Waitrose

Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza

Barcode 5000169495483
Scanned  15  times by Nomi users
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza is ultra-processed.

Classified as UPF because it contains a gelling agent (pectins), which is an industrially extracted additive used as a stabilizer/thickener, placing the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA guidelines.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    mushrooms (12%)
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese (milk)
    Fresh soft to semisoft cheese made from milk, commonly used on pizzas and in Italian dishes.
  • OK
    milk
    A dairy liquid produced by cows; a basic, widely used food ingredient.
  • OK
    spinach
    Leafy green vegetable commonly used as a fresh or cooked ingredient.
  • OK
    wheat semolina
    Coarsely ground durum wheat granules used for pasta and certain baked goods; a basic cereal product.
  • OK
    whipping cream
    A dairy cream with around 30–36% fat, suitable for whipping and making desserts like mousse and toppings.
  • OK
    baby spinach (2%)
  • OK
    regato cheese (milk)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • 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
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    garlic purée (garlic)
  • OK
    low sodium sea salt
  • OK
    wheat gluten
    Gluten from wheat; a protein complex used as a food ingredient to provide elasticity and structure in doughs and meat substitutes (e.g., seitan).
  • OK
    lemon juice concentrate
    Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
  • OK
    unsalted butter (milk)
    Dairy fat produced from milk with no added salt; common cooking fat in many cuisines.
  • OK
    pectin (gelling agent)
    Pectin is a natural polysaccharide extracted from fruits, used as a gelling and thickening agent in jams, jellies, and desserts.
  • OK
    deactivated yeast (inactive yeast)
    Yeast that has been heated or treated to stop fermentation, used as a leavening agent or nutritional supplement without rising.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil and sunflower oil (vegetable oils)
    Basic culinary oils extracted from plants; commonly used for cooking and fat in foods.
  • OK
    muscovado sugar
    An unrefined, moist dark brown sugar with strong molasses notes.
  • OK
    white pepper
    A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.

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Common questions about Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza

Is Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Garlic mushroom & spinach pizza by Waitrose is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as UPF because it contains a gelling agent (pectins), which is an industrially extracted additive used as a stabilizer/thickener, placing the product in the ultra-processed category under NOVA guidelines.

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.

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