The Pizza Company

£3.25 N THE PIZZA COMPANY TAKEAWAY DIP GARLIC&HERB

Barcode 5051873005147

No — £3.25 N THE PIZZA COMPANY TAKEAWAY DIP GARLIC&HERB is not ultra-processed.

The dip is made from common culinary ingredients such as rapeseed oil, water, spirit vinegar, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, garlic purée, cornflour, parsley, salt, mustard powder and concentrated lemon juice, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sweeteners/syrups listed, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

spirit vinegar

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

pasteurised egg yolk

Egg yolk that has been pasteurized to reduce microbial risk; used as a rich emulsifier and binding ingredient in sauces and pastries.
OK

sugar

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

garlic purée

A processed form of garlic where garlic is mashed into a smooth paste; often used as a convenience ingredient. Could be a base ingredient in cooking.
OK

corn flour (cornstarch)

Fine flour derived from corn used as a thickener in sauces and gravies.
OK

parsley

Fresh herb used as a flavoring; minimal processing.
OK

salt

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

mustard powder

Ground mustard seeds, used as a spice and flavoring.

Common questions about £3.25 N THE PIZZA COMPANY TAKEAWAY DIP GARLIC&HERB

Is £3.25 N THE PIZZA COMPANY TAKEAWAY DIP GARLIC&HERB ultra-processed?

No — £3.25 N THE PIZZA COMPANY TAKEAWAY DIP GARLIC&HERB by The Pizza Company is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). The dip is made from common culinary ingredients such as rapeseed oil, water, spirit vinegar, pasteurised egg yolk, sugar, garlic purée, cornflour, parsley, salt, mustard powder and concentrated lemon juice, with no industrial additives like emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavor enhancers, or industrial sweeteners/syrups listed, so it does not meet the NOVA criteria for ultra-processed foods.

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.