Pizza Express

house light dressing

Barcode 5039303003772

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Yes — house light dressing is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an industrially produced thickener (stabilizer) used to modify texture. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives makes a product UPF, even if many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

white wine vinegar (47%)
OK

rapeseed oi (9%)
OK

water

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

spirit vinegar

A clear, distilled vinegar typically made from fermented alcohol (ethanol) and used for pickling, flavoring, and preservation.
OK

sugar

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

free range _egg_ yolk
OK

salt

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

parsley

A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
OK

oregano

A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
OK

mustard flour

Ground mustard seeds used to add heat and flavor; often found in spice blends and condiments.
UPF

xanthan gum

A fermented polysaccharide thickener used as a food additive to improve texture.
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

molasses

A thick, dark syrup produced during sugar refining, rich in flavor and used in baking and cooking.
OK

_barley_ malt vinegar
OK

onion powder

Dried and ground onion used as a seasoning to impart onion flavor.
OK

garlic powder

Dried, ground garlic used as a convenient, concentrated form of garlic flavoring in cooking.
OK

ginger puree

Pureed ginger, a single-ingredient flavoring derived from fresh ginger.
OK

tamarind powder

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Common questions about house light dressing

Is house light dressing ultra-processed?

Yes — house light dressing by Pizza Express is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains xanthan gum, an industrially produced thickener (stabilizer) used to modify texture. According to NOVA, the presence of such industrial additives makes a product UPF, even if many other ingredients are minimally processed or culinary ingredients.

Which ingredients in house light dressing are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in house light dressing as an ultra-processed marker: xanthan gum. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to house light dressing?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including Tangy & Rich Caesar Dressing by Asda, Caesar dressing by By sainsbury's, Caesar Dressing Reduced Fat by Marks & Spencer. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.

house light dressing

Ingredients

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Common questions about house light dressing

Is house light dressing ultra-processed?

Which ingredients in house light dressing are ultra-processed?

What are healthier alternatives to house light dressing?

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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