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Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese by Waitrose
Waitrose

Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese

Barcode 5000169637616
Scanned  16  times by Nomi users
Not Ultra-Processed

No — Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese is not ultra-processed.

The ingredient list is present and valid. All ingredients are basic foods or minimally processed culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, cheeses, tomatoes/tomato purée, oils, yeast, salts, basil, deactivated yeast). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined syrups, maltodextrin, etc.) or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic, refined cereal flour derived from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins (calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin).
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese (_milk_) (16%)
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    cheddar cheese (_milk_) (10%)
  • OK
    tomatoes (9%)
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    _wheat_ semolina
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in 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
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    low sodium sea salt (sea salt, sodium chloride, potassium chloride)
  • 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.

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Common questions about Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese

Is Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese ultra-processed?

No — Pizza base topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Cheddar cheese by Waitrose is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The ingredient list is present and valid. All ingredients are basic foods or minimally processed culinary ingredients (fortified wheat flour, cheeses, tomatoes/tomato purée, oils, yeast, salts, basil, deactivated yeast). There are no industrial additives (emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavourings, refined syrups, maltodextrin, etc.) or highly processed oils like palm fruit oil. Therefore, according to the given NOVA-based criteria, this product is not classified as ultra-processed.

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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