Is Four Cheese Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monoprix
Monoprix's Four Cheese Pizza is reviewed here as a ready meal. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Dextrose.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes several cheeses and a tomato sauce, but also contains dextrose and yeast, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Dextrose is a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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 mozzarella and Provolone, which are quality cheeses contributing to flavor.
- Tomato sauce made with olive oil and oregano adds natural flavor and quality.
- Includes a variety of cheeses, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Dextrose is a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Presence of inactive yeast may indicate additional processing.
- Contains traces of mustard and soy, which could be problematic for allergens.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this ready meal, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary base for the pizza crust, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Tomato Sauce safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Sauce is used here as flavor. Tomato sauce made from purée, olive oil, and oregano adds natural flavor and quality, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sauce à la tomate
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Is Mozzarella safe in this ready meal?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as flavor. Mozzarella is a quality cheese that contributes to the pizza's texture and flavor, indicating a positive aspect of the composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mozzarella
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Is Provolone Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Provolone Cheese is used here as flavor. Provolone cheese adds depth of flavor and quality to the pizza, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fromage Provolone
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Is Asiago Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Asiago Cheese is used here as flavor. Asiago cheese contributes a distinct flavor, enhancing the overall cheese blend in the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fromage Asiago
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Is Hard Cheese Blend safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Hard Cheese Blend is used here as flavor. The blend of hard cheeses adds complexity to the flavor but may include processed varieties that raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mélange de fromages à pâte dure râpés
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Is Olive Oil safe in this ready meal?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as flavor. Olive oil is a natural fat that enhances flavor and contributes positively to the overall quality of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: huile d'olive
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium content in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Yeast safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Yeast is used here as leavening. Yeast is essential for dough rising but indicates some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: levure
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Is Inactive Yeast safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Inactive Yeast is used here as leavening. Inactive yeast may suggest additional processing, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: levure désactivée
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Is Dextrose safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars in the product, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Rice Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as base. Rice flour is used in the recipe but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de riz
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: 3684463
More from this brand: Monoprix products in Zerotox
Similar products: ready_meal in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: mustard , soy
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