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Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza by Tesco Finest,tesco
Tesco Finest,tesco

Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza

Barcode 5053947757426
Ultra-Processed Food (UPF)

Yes — Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as malted wheat flour, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), curing salt (sodium nitrite), cornflour, and garlic purée. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker
  • OK
    stonebaked wood fired base
  • OK
    italian mozzarella medium fat cheese (milk)
  • OK
    san marzano tomato sauce
  • OK
    sautéed chestnut mushroom (8%)
  • OK
    rostello ham (7%)
  • OK
    mascarpone cheese with mushroom tapenade
  • OK
    parsley
    A fresh green herb used to flavor and garnish dishes; commonly added chopped leaves.
  • 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
    stonebaked wood fired base contains: '00' wheat flour
  • 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
    yeast
    A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
  • OK
    extra virgin olive oil
    A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
  • OK
    salt
    Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
  • OK
    fermented wheat flour
    Wheat flour that has undergone fermentation, typically with yeast or lactic acid bacteria, used to help leaven or alter flavor in baked products.
  • OK
    malted wheat flour
    A refined flour produced from wheat that has been malted to convert starches into fermentable sugars, often used in baking for flavor or texture.
  • OK
    ascorbic acid (flour treatment agent)
    Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) used as a dough conditioner to strengthen gluten structure in flour.
  • OK
    san marzano tomato sauce contains: san marzano tomato
  • OK
    tomato purée
    A tomato-based concentrate obtained by cooking down tomatoes, commonly used as a base or seasoning in dishes.
  • OK
    cornflour
    Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
  • OK
    sugar
    Granulated sugar derived from sugarcane or sugar beets; a basic, single-ingredient sweetener.
  • OK
    basil
    A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
  • OK
    garlic purée
    Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
  • OK
    sunflower oil
    A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
  • OK
    oregano
    A dried aromatic herb used as a spice in cooking, with a warm, slightly bitter flavor.
  • OK
    sautéed chestnut mushroom contains: chestnut mushroom
  • OK
    olive oil
    A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
  • OK
    rosemary
    A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.
  • OK
    rostello ham contains: pork
  • OK
    water
    Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
  • OK
    pepper
    Ground pepper or whole peppercorns, a common spice used to season foods.
  • UPF
    sodium ascorbate
    Antioxidant additive used to prevent oxidation and extend shelf life in foods; a salt form of vitamin C.
  • OK
    curing salt (sodium nitrite)
  • OK
    garlic
    A bulbous aromatic spice used to impart savory flavor in cooking; can be used fresh, sautéed, roasted, or in powder form.
  • OK
    onion
    A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
  • OK
    fennel
    A flavorful, aromatic herb with feathery leaves and a bulbous base, used as an herb or vegetable in cooking.
  • OK
    nutmeg
    A fragrant spice ground from the seeds of the Myristica fragrans tree, used to flavor sweet and savory dishes in small amounts.
  • OK
    white wine
    A fermented grape beverage used in cooking to deglaze, deglaze pans, and add acidity and aroma to dishes.
  • OK
    vinegar
    A sour-tasting liquid produced by fermentation, widely used as a condiment and preservative.
  • OK
    mascarpone cheese with mushroom tapenade contains: mascarpone full fat soft cheese (milk) (contains acidity regulator: citric acid)
  • OK
    mushroom tapenade (mushroom, rapeseed oil, porcini mushroom, concentrated lemon juice, salt, porcini mushroom powder, garlic, parsley, chive)

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Common questions about Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza

Is Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza by Tesco Finest,tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because the ingredient list includes industrial additives and processed ingredients such as malted wheat flour, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), curing salt (sodium nitrite), cornflour, and garlic purée. These indicate industrial formulation beyond basic culinary processing according to NOVA.

Which ingredients in Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Wood fired rostello ham, chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone 12'' pizza as an ultra-processed marker: sodium ascorbate. 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.

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