Is Frozen Mini Pizzas Tomato Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buitoni
This page reviews Frozen Mini Pizzas Tomato Mozzarella by Buitoni as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Dextrose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella (16%) and tomato puree (10%), but also contains sugar and dextrose, which raise concerns about added sugars. The presence of refined ingredients indicates moderate processing.
Main concern
Contains sugar and dextrose, which are added sugars that may raise quality concerns.
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, providing a dairy source that adds flavor and texture.
- Includes tomato puree and diced tomatoes, contributing to the overall vegetable content.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and dextrose, which are added sugars that may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of refined flour and corn starch indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary base for the pizza crust, but its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de BLE
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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 positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Mozzarella safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as base. Mozzarella (16%) adds flavor and creaminess, being a natural cheese that enhances the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOZZARELLA 16% (LAIT)
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree (10%) provides moisture and flavor, contributing beneficial nutrients and enhancing the product's taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: purée de tomates 10%
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Is Diced Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Diced Tomatoes is used here as base. Diced tomatoes (10%) add freshness and texture, along with vitamins and minerals beneficial for health.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomates en cubes 10%
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de colza
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to the texture of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: levure
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns due to its contribution to added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Spices And Aromatic Plants safe in this food?
Good
Spices And Aromatic Plants is used here as flavor. Spices and aromatic plants enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices et plantes aromatiques
Read the full ingredient profile for Spices And Aromatic Plants
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Is Dehydrated Sourdough safe in this food?
Medium
Dehydrated Sourdough is used here as base. Dehydrated sourdough adds flavor and may improve texture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: levain déshydraté (BLE)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is essential for flavor but should be consumed in moderation; its presence is common in processed foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: sel
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but its refined nature raises concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de maïs
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to added sugars in the diet, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extraits d'épices
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: 4078361
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