Tomato Cheese Pastry

Barcode 5063446491370

No — Tomato Cheese Pastry is not ultra-processed.

This savory pastry-style product contains mainly basic culinary ingredients: tomato, wheat flour (with vitamin and mineral fortification), milk, cream, butter, various natural cheeses, oils, vegetables, herbs, spices, yeast, salt, and simple sugar. It does not include industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Fortified flour and citric acid–type basics are acceptable in NOVA and do not on their own make a food ultra-processed. Therefore, it would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA guidance.

Ingredients

No ultra-processed markers

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tomato

A fresh tomato, with 22% indicated as part of the ingredient listing. Common culinary fresh produce.
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wheat flour

A basic cereal flour made from wheat, commonly used as a foundational ingredient in baking and pastry.
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whole milk

Milk with no or minimal fat removal, commonly used as a dairy beverage and ingredient.
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double cream

A high-fat dairy cream skimmed from cow’s milk, commonly used for whipping and adding richness to dishes.
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pasteurized egg butter
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pecorino medium fat hard cheese (milk)
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extra mature cheddar cheese (milk) (1.5%)
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cornflour

Ground corn starch used as a thickening agent in cooking and baking.
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mature feta (milk)
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red pesto (sun-dried tomatoes, rapeseed oil, extra virgin olive oil, medium fat hard cheese (milk), water, tomato, salt, white wine vinegar, herbs, garlic purée, sugar, garlic, oregano)
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water

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

A common bulb vegetable used as a base flavor in many cuisines. Crisp, pungent, sweet when cooked.
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sugar

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

diverse plant extracts used to flavor foods; can refer to a mix of single or blended seasonings.
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yeast

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

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
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sun-dried tomatoes
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white wine vinegar

A clear, mild vinegar made from fermented white wine, used for acidity in dressings, marinades, and pickling.
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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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rosemary

A fragrant herb used fresh or dried to season dishes and compounds like oils and butters.

Common questions about Tomato Cheese Pastry

Is Tomato Cheese Pastry ultra-processed?

No — Tomato Cheese Pastry is not ultra-processed, so it is not a UPF (ultra-processed food). This savory pastry-style product contains mainly basic culinary ingredients: tomato, wheat flour (with vitamin and mineral fortification), milk, cream, butter, various natural cheeses, oils, vegetables, herbs, spices, yeast, salt, and simple sugar. It does not include industrial additives such as emulsifiers, thickeners, artificial sweeteners, flavor enhancers, or industrially refined syrups like glucose-fructose syrup or maltodextrin. Fortified flour and citric acid–type basics are acceptable in NOVA and do not on their own make a food ultra-processed. Therefore, it would not be classified as ultra-processed according to the given NOVA guidance.

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.