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Rostello ham chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone pizza

Barcode 5054269380088

Yes — Rostello ham chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone pizza is ultra-processed.

The product is UPF because it contains sodium ascorbate and sodium nitrite (preservatives in the ham), as well as cornflour and refined sugar, which are industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary processing.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wood fired base (00 wheat flour, tomato, semolina(wheat), yeast, extra virgin olive oil, dehydrated italian rye sourdough (rye malt flour, barley malt flour), salt, wheat flour)
OK

italian mozarella medium fat cheese (milk)
OK

san marzano tomato sauce (san marzano tomato, semolina (wheat), yeast, extra virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, basil, porcini mushroom powder, onion powder, sunflower oil, black pepper)
OK

sautéed chestnut mushrooms 8% (chestnut mushrooms, olive oil, garlic purée, rosemary, salt, black pepper)
OK

rostello ham 7% (pork, water, salt, pepper, sodium ascorbate, sodium nitrite, garlic, onion, fennel, nutmeg, rosemary, sugar, white wine, vinegar)
OK

porcini flavoured mascarpone cheese 6% (mascarpone full fat soft cheese (milk, citric acid), water, pasteurised lemon juice, cornflour, porcini mushroom powder, parsley, salt, garlic purée, black pepper)
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 Rostello ham chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone pizza

Is Rostello ham chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Rostello ham chestnut mushrooms & mascarpone pizza by tesco finest,Tesco is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is UPF because it contains sodium ascorbate and sodium nitrite (preservatives in the ham), as well as cornflour and refined sugar, which are industrial ingredients/additives beyond basic culinary processing.

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.