Pizza Express

Unknown name (ingredients provided)

Barcode 5051873005932

Yes — Unknown name (ingredients provided) is ultra-processed.

The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including invert sugar syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, smoked water, dextrose, maltodextrin-like modified starches (modified tapioca starch), smoke flavouring, yeast extract, and other refined extracts. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Ingredients

3 ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

A basic flour ground from wheat, often enriched with added minerals and vitamins.
OK

tomato purée

A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk)

Fresh soft to semisoft cheese made from milk, commonly used on pizzas and in Italian dishes.
OK

bbq chicken (13%) (chicken, tomato purée, sugar, invert sugar syrup, tomato, modified tapioca starch, salt, water, cane molasses, cornflour, smoke flavouring, dextrose, caramelised sugar syrup, smoked paprika, spirit vinegar, dried chicken, tapioca flour, yeast extract, garlic, pepper, onion, parsley, sunflower oil, garlic purée, basil, tapioca starch, smoked water)
OK

lemon juice

The clear, acidic juice extracted from lemons, used for brightness and acidity in foods and drinks.
OK

pectin (thickener)

Pectin used as a gelling/thickening agent in food products, derived from plant sources.
OK

maize starch

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

clove powder

A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.
OK

oregano

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

red onion

Red onion with 5% referenced as part of a recipe; commonly used fresh or cooked for flavor.
OK

sugar

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

invert sugar syrup

A refined sugar syrup produced by hydrolyzing sucrose into glucose and fructose; a processed sweetener often used in foods.
OK

rapeseed oil

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

tomato

A round, red fruit commonly used as a vegetable in cooking. Mostly water with sugars, fiber, and micronutrients like vitamin C and potassium.
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

spirit vinegar

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

water

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

salt

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

cane molasses

A dark, viscous syrup produced from sugar cane during the sugar-making process; used as a sweetener and flavoring in baking and cooking.
OK

cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
OK

yeast

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

caramelised sugar syrup

A syrup derived from sugar heated to create caramelization; a processed sugars product commonly used as a sweetener or flavoring.
OK

smoked paprika

A spice made from dried, smoked, and ground red peppers (pimentón). Rich, sweet-smoky flavor with mild heat used in numerous cuisines including Spanish dishes.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

basil tapioca starch
UPF

smoked water

Water infused with smoke flavors or compounds used as a flavoring agent in cooking.
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.

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Common questions about Unknown name (ingredients provided)

Is Unknown name (ingredients provided) ultra-processed?

Yes — Unknown name (ingredients provided) by Pizza Express is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is ultra-processed because it contains several industrial ingredients and additives, including invert sugar syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, smoked water, dextrose, maltodextrin-like modified starches (modified tapioca starch), smoke flavouring, yeast extract, and other refined extracts. These are characteristic of NOVA ultra-processed foods.

Which ingredients in Unknown name (ingredients provided) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 3 ingredients in Unknown name (ingredients provided) as ultra-processed markers: invert sugar syrup, caramelised sugar syrup, smoked water. 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.