Quorn

Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes

Barcode 5019503014013

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Yes — Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes is ultra-processed.

Product contains natural flavouring (pre-identified UPF ingredient), modified starch, anti-caking agent (potato starch used as additive), and firming/gelling agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate, pectin), which are industrial additives. Therefore classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

mycoprotein (37%)
OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamine)
OK

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

medium fat soft cheese (milk) (10%) (medium fat soft cheese (milk), modified starch, sea salt)
OK

rehydrated egg white

Egg white that has been dehydrated and later rehydrated for use as an ingredient.
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk) (9%) (mozzarella cheese (milk), anti-caking agent: potato starch)
OK

wheat starch

Starch extracted from wheat grain, used as a thickener, filler, or texture modifier in foods.
OK

milk proteins

Proteins derived from milk (e.g., casein, whey proteins) used as a food ingredient to add texture, nutrition, or functional properties.
UPF

natural flavouring

A generic flavoring ingredient derived from natural sources used to impart aroma or taste; may include essential oils or extracts.
OK

salt

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

pesto (0.5%) [sunflower oil
OK

basil

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
OK

medium fat hard cheese (milk)

A hard cheese made from cow's milk with moderate fat content, often aged and used in cooking or as a table cheese.
OK

garlic

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

salt

A basic mineral seasoning used to flavour foods; widely used across cuisines.
OK

durum wheat semolina

Coarsely ground durum wheat flour used especially for making pasta; high in gluten.
OK

yeast

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

firming agents: calcium chloride
OK

calcium acetate; gelling agent: pectin; raising agent: ammonium carbonate

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Common questions about Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes

Is Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes ultra-processed?

Yes — Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes by Quorn is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Product contains natural flavouring (pre-identified UPF ingredient), modified starch, anti-caking agent (potato starch used as additive), and firming/gelling agents (calcium chloride, calcium acetate, pectin), which are industrial additives. Therefore classified as ultra-processed (UPF) according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mozzarella & Pesto Escalopes as an ultra-processed marker: natural flavouring. 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.