Schär

Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g)

Barcode 8008698002025

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Yes — Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g) is ultra-processed.

The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Notably, dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes industrial additives such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a modified cellulose used as a thickener/stabilizer) and guar gum, which are extracted and processed thickeners. These additives, combined with refined starches, classify the product as ultra-processed.

Ingredients

1 ultra-processed marker

OK

water

A clear, tasteless liquid essential for life; widely used as a primary cooking and beverage ingredient.
OK

corn starch

A fine white powder from corn used as a thickener and filler in foods.
OK

potato starch

A fine, white starch extracted from potatoes, used as a thickener in foods.
OK

rice flour

A fine powder made by milling rice. A basic gluten-free flour used for baking and cooking.
OK

sunflower oil

A common vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, used for cooking and frying; a basic culinary oil.
OK

rice starch

Refined carbohydrate starch extracted from rice, commonly used as a thickener and filler.
OK

rice syrup

A traditional sweet syrup produced by fermenting or cooking rice; used as a natural sweetener in some cuisines.
UPF

dextrose

A simple sugar derived from glucose. Commonly used as a sweetener and source of quick energy in foods.
OK

épaississants : hydroxylpropylméthylcellulose
OK

guar gum

A thickening and stabilizing agent derived from guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It is widely used in foods like dairy, sauces, and baked goods to improve texture and viscosity.
OK

fibre de pomme
OK

yeast

A living microorganism used as a leavening agent in bread making; can be active dry, instant, or fresh yeast.
OK

salt

A mineral compound used as a seasoning and preservative; is a fundamental food ingredient.
OK

acidifiant : acide tartrique

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Common questions about Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g)

Is Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g) ultra-processed?

Yes — Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g) by Schär is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product contains several ultra-processed ingredients according to NOVA. Notably, dextrose is a pre-identified UPF ingredient. It also includes industrial additives such as hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (a modified cellulose used as a thickener/stabilizer) and guar gum, which are extracted and processed thickeners. These additives, combined with refined starches, classify the product as ultra-processed.

Which ingredients in Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g) are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags one ingredient in Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g) as an ultra-processed marker: dextrose. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What are healthier alternatives to Gluten Free Pizza Base 2 x (300g)?

Nomi has reviewed similar products that are not ultra-processed, including 2 Pizza Bases by Sainsbury's, Sourdough pizza base by Jus-Rol. See the healthier alternatives above for details.

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.