Pizza Express

20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN

Barcode 5000225044686

Yes — 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified starch, milk protein, natural flavourings, and acid (citric acid). Modified starch is an industrially altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer; milk protein is an extracted, isolated protein ingredient; natural flavourings are industrial flavour formulations; and citric acid here is used as an acidulant additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Ingredients

5 ultra-processed markers

UPF

modified starch

Starch that has been chemically or physically modified to alter its thickening, texture, or stability properties; commonly used as a thickener or stabilizer in processed foods.
OK

salt

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

garlic, dried spice blend

A spice mix featuring dried garlic as a component; part of a broader spice blend rather than a standalone whole-food ingredient.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

basil, oregano, parsley mix

An herb blend consisting of basil, oregano, and parsley; typically used as a seasoning.
OK

marjoram

A single herb used as a seasoning.
OK

cream powder blend (10%), including cream powder from milk, protein-enriched whey powder from milk, and skimmed milk powder

A mixed dairy powder product comprising cream powder, whey powder from milk, and skimmed milk powder; used as a dairy fat and protein source in foods.
OK

sunflower oil powder

Powdered form of a basic edible oil (sunflower oil).
OK

lactose

A natural disaccharide sugar derived from milk; one of the basic sugars present in dairy products.
UPF

milk protein

Protein derived from milk (e.g., whey or casein); a processed isolated protein ingredient.
OK

rice flour

A finely milled flour from milled rice, commonly used as a gluten-free thickener or flour substitute in baking and cooking.
UPF

natural flavourings

Flavorings derived from natural sources used to impart taste or aroma; typically a mix of essential oils, compounds, or extracts.
UPF

citric acid

A sour-tasting organic acid used as an acidulant and preservative in foods. Commonly added in small amounts to adjust acidity.
OK

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
UPF

anti-caking agent silicon dioxide

Silicon dioxide used as an anti-caking additive in foods; a mineral-based processing aid.

Common questions about 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN

Is 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN ultra-processed?

Yes — 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN by Pizza Express is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF). The ingredient list is valid. It contains several industrially processed ingredients and additives, including modified starch, milk protein, natural flavourings, and acid (citric acid). Modified starch is an industrially altered starch used as a thickener/stabilizer; milk protein is an extracted, isolated protein ingredient; natural flavourings are industrial flavour formulations; and citric acid here is used as an acidulant additive. These ingredients place the product in the NOVA ultra-processed category.

Which ingredients in 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 5 ingredients in 20 Schwartz PIZZA EXPRESS SERVES 4 READY IN 20 MIN as ultra-processed markers: modified starch, milk protein, natural flavourings, citric acid, anti-caking agent silicon dioxide. 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?

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.