Chicago Town

Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese

Barcode 5019312081817

Scanned 14 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings (an industrial additive) and modified potato starch, which are NOVA UPF ingredients. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods or culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour (with calcium, niacin (b3), iron, thiamin (b1))
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

mozzarella cheese (15%)
OK

water

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

mature cheddar (4.5%)
OK

rapeseed oil

Cooking oil pressed from rapeseed; a common basic vegetable oil used for frying or baking.
OK

corn flour

A fine, white powder made from ground corn, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baking in some regions (note: in some countries corn flour refers to cornstarch).
OK

monterey jack cheese (2%)
OK

emmental cheese (1%)
OK

yeast

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

sugar

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

maize starch

Fine white powder obtained from corn; used as a thickener in sauces and soups.
OK

salt

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

modified potato starch

Starch derived from potatoes that has been chemically or physically modified for functional properties in processed foods.
OK

herbs and spices
OK

garlic

A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
UPF

flavourings

Flavourings are additives that are used to enhance or impart flavor to food products. They are considered ultra-processed as they are synthetic or natural substances that are typically extracted, isolated, or synthesized for their flavor properties.

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Common questions about Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese

Is Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese ultra-processed?

Yes — Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese by Chicago Town is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains flavourings (an industrial additive) and modified potato starch, which are NOVA UPF ingredients. Other ingredients are mostly basic foods or culinary ingredients, but the presence of these additives makes the overall product UPF.

Which ingredients in Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fully Loaded Deep Dish, Four Cheese as ultra-processed markers: modified potato starch, flavourings. 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.