Sausage Pizza

Barcode 5061064100803

Yes — Sausage Pizza is ultra-processed.

Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, spice extracts, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrite, which are industrial additives and preservatives used in processed meat products.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

OK

wheat flour

Finely ground cereal flour from wheat; a fundamental baking ingredient.
OK

mozzarella cheese (milk)

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

water

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

cooked salsiccia sausage (9.1%) (pork, water, salt, dextrose, sugar, spices, spice extracts, antioxidants: sodium ascorbate, natural rosemary extract, preservative: sodium nitrite)
OK

chopped tomato (7.9%)
OK

tomato puree

A cooked, strained tomato product used as a base in sauces and dishes.
OK

red onion

Red onion, a pungent bulb frequently used as a base flavor or garnish in cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

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

salt

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

olive oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from olives, used for cooking, dressing, and flavor.
OK

balsamic vinegar of modena pgi (0.3%) (wine vinegar, cooked grape must)
OK

rosemary (0.04%)
OK

natural mother yeast
OK

yeast

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

black pepper

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

Common questions about Sausage Pizza

Is Sausage Pizza ultra-processed?

Yes — Sausage Pizza is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Classified as ultra-processed because it contains dextrose, spice extracts, sodium ascorbate, and sodium nitrite, which are industrial additives and preservatives used in processed meat products.

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.