Tesco

tesco pizza base mix

Barcode 5051898958077

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Yes — tesco pizza base mix is ultra-processed.

The product contains palm oil, which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA due to being a highly refined industrial oil. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium carbonate, ron, niacin, thiamin)
UPF

palm oil

A widely used edible oil pressed from the fruit of oil palms; a basic culinary oil but highly processed in many commercial products.
OK

yeast

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

rapeseed oil

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

salt

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

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Common questions about tesco pizza base mix

Is tesco pizza base mix ultra-processed?

Yes — tesco pizza base mix by Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains palm oil, which is considered an ultra-processed ingredient under NOVA due to being a highly refined industrial oil. Therefore, the overall product is classified as ultra-processed (UPF).

Which ingredients in tesco pizza base mix are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in tesco pizza base mix as an ultra-processed marker: palm oil. 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.