Goodfella's

Mozzarella Bites

Barcode 5391527000624

Yes — Mozzarella Bites is ultra-processed.

Not a great choice for everyday eating.

Mozzarella bites are ultra-processed because they contain methylcellulose, an industrial stabiliser, and paprika extract used as a colour, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic cooking and processing. The product also contains otherwise ordinary ingredients such as cheese, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, potato starch, herbs, salt, and fortifying vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

ceese blend (48%) (mozzarella cheese (milk))
OK

full-fat soft cheese (milk)

A soft, spreadable cheese made from cow's milk with high fat content; typically creamy, mild flavor and smooth texture.
OK

wheat flour

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

water

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

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

potato starch

A basic, finely ground starch derived from potatoes; used as a thickener and binder in foods.
OK

stabiliser (methylcellulose)
OK

white pepper

A spice ground from ripe peppercorns with the outer husk removed, used to impart mild heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

calcium carbonate

A basic inorganic calcium salt used as a nutrition supplement and anticaking agent in foods.
OK

salt

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

niacin (vitamin b3)

A water-soluble vitamin used as a nutrient and often added to foods as a fortifying vitamin.
OK

iron

Essential mineral used as a nutrient or fortifying ingredient in foods.
OK

thiamine

A water-soluble B vitamin (vitamin B1) used as a nutrient and fortification additive.
OK

yeast

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

basil

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

colour (paprika extract)

Natural color additive derived from paprika used to impart a red-orange hue in foods.

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Common questions about Mozzarella Bites

Is Mozzarella Bites ultra-processed?

Yes — Mozzarella Bites by Goodfella's is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). Mozzarella bites are ultra-processed because they contain methylcellulose, an industrial stabiliser, and paprika extract used as a colour, which is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. These additives indicate an industrial formulation beyond basic cooking and processing. The product also contains otherwise ordinary ingredients such as cheese, wheat flour, rapeseed oil, potato starch, herbs, salt, and fortifying vitamins and minerals.

Which ingredients in Mozzarella Bites are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Mozzarella Bites as an ultra-processed marker: colour (paprika extract). 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.

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.