Is Flatbread Pepperoni Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mama Cozzi's
Flatbread Pepperoni Pizza is a food from Mama Cozzi's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar, Sliced Pepperoni, Diced Pepperoni.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and sodium nitrite, which raise quality concerns. The presence of BHA and BHT as preservatives further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains low moisture mozzarella cheese, which adds flavor and texture.
- Includes tomato puree and paste, providing a base for the pizza.
- Uses acacia gum, a natural thickener that can improve texture.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Sodium nitrite is present as a preservative, which has potential health risks.
- BHA and BHT are synthetic preservatives that may pose safety concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour serves as the primary base for the pizza crust, providing structure. However, its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Bread Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Bread Crumbs is used here as base. Bread crumbs add texture but are made from refined wheat flour and sugar, which may not contribute positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: bread crumbs (wheat flour, sugar, yeast, salt, palm oil, yeast, soybean oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added multiple times in the ingredient list, indicating high sweetness levels that may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive amounts can raise health concerns, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this food?
Good
Acacia Gum is used here as thickener. Acacia gum is a natural thickener that helps improve the texture of the pizza without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: acacia gum
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used to aid in dough processing, but their presence indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: enzymes
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Is Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Low moisture mozzarella cheese adds flavor and creaminess, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: low moisture mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
Read the full ingredient profile for Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato puree provides a rich flavor base and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall quality of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato puree
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds concentrated flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato paste
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Is Spice safe in this food?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and are generally considered beneficial for taste without health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Mozzarella cheese adds creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mozzarella cheese (pasteurized milk, vinegar, salt, enzymes)
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Is Sliced Pepperoni safe in this food?
Bad
Sliced Pepperoni is used here as flavor. Sliced pepperoni contains sodium nitrite and BHA, which are synthetic preservatives raising health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sliced pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of: dextrose, garlic powder, lactic acid starter culture, natural spice extractives, oleoresin of paprika, sodium nitrite, spices, BHA, BHT, citric acid)
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Is Diced Pepperoni safe in this food?
Bad
Diced Pepperoni is used here as flavor. Diced pepperoni also contains sodium nitrite and BHA, indicating the presence of synthetic preservatives that may pose health risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: diced pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of: dextrose, flavorings, lactic acid starter culture, oleoresin of paprika, sodium nitrite, BHA, BHT, citric acid)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3869638
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk , soy
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