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Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza by Pizza Express
Pizza Express

Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza

Barcode 5024530005293
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Not Ultra-Processed

No — Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza is not ultra-processed.

Great choice! Made with simple, recognizable ingredients.

This margherita pizza is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are conventional culinary foods and basic ingredients: fortified wheat flour, cheeses, tomatoes, water, rapeseed oil, semolina, salt, sugar, lemon juice, yeast, and herbs and spices. The fortified flour and rapeseed oil remain basic food ingredients, while the cheeses, tomato products, and seasonings are ordinary processed components rather than industrial formulations containing UPF additives.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers
  • OK
    wheat flour
    A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
  • OK
    mozzarella cheese
    Soft, pale-white, semi-hard cheese made from milk. Commonly used on pizzas and in fresh salads.
  • OK
    tomato
    Red, sweet fruit used as a vegetable in cooking; raw or cooked in salads, sauces, and dishes.
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    cheddar cheese
    Hard cheese with a sharp flavor, made from cow's milk and aged.
  • OK
    rapeseed oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
  • OK
    semolina (wheat)
    A coarse grind of durum wheat used to make pasta, couscous, and certain breads; has a slightly gritty texture and high gluten content.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    lemon juice
    The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
  • OK
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • 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
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.

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Common questions about Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza

Is Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza ultra-processed?

No — Classic Margherita Mozzarella & Tomato Pizza by Pizza Express is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This margherita pizza is not ultra-processed. Its ingredients are conventional culinary foods and basic ingredients: fortified wheat flour, cheeses, tomatoes, water, rapeseed oil, semolina, salt, sugar, lemon juice, yeast, and herbs and spices. The fortified flour and rapeseed oil remain basic food ingredients, while the cheeses, tomato products, and seasonings are ordinary processed components rather than industrial formulations containing UPF additives.

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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