Cheese Pizza

Barcode 5061064100162

No — Cheese Pizza is not ultra-processed.

This appears to be a simple cheese pizza or pizza base with cheese and tomato. The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, cheeses, tomato purée, oils, milk powder, yeast, herbs, and corn starch. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, industrially refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or other characteristic ultra-processed additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
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mozzarella cheese (milk)

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

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

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

sunflower oil

A neutral-tasting culinary oil pressed from sunflower seeds, rich in unsaturated fats and commonly used for frying and dressings.
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dried skimmed milk

Dried skimmed milk is powdered milk with fat removed, used as a dairy ingredient to provide protein and calcium.
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yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in baking.
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extra virgin olive oil

A high-quality, cold-pressed olive oil pressed from olives, used as a cooking oil and dressing; basic culinary ingredient.
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sugar

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

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

A leafy herb used fresh or dried to flavor dishes; not typically processed as a food ingredient beyond drying or freshness.
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corn starch

A refined starch extracted from corn, used as a thickening agent in foods.

Common questions about Cheese Pizza

Is Cheese Pizza ultra-processed?

No — Cheese Pizza is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This appears to be a simple cheese pizza or pizza base with cheese and tomato. The ingredients are basic culinary components: wheat flour, cheeses, tomato purée, oils, milk powder, yeast, herbs, and corn starch. There are no artificial sweeteners, flavour enhancers, industrially refined syrups, emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, or other characteristic ultra-processed additives. Therefore it is not classified as ultra-processed according to NOVA.

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.