Gluten Free Uncured Pepperoni product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Gluten Free Uncured Pepperoni Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Sonoma

This page reviews Gluten Free Uncured Pepperoni by Sonoma as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified rice starch and whey powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and added sugars further impacts the overall safety assessment.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified rice starch and whey powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and added sugars further impacts the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Modified rice starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.

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 gluten-free ingredients like brown rice flour and tapioca flour, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.
  • Includes provolone cheese, which adds flavor and texture to the product.

Concerns

  • Modified rice starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.
  • Evaporated cane sugar and added sugars contribute to a higher processed content, affecting the overall rating.

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.

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: 3458946

More from this brand: Sonoma products in Zerotox

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Allergens detected: milk , soy

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Sonoma — Gluten Free Uncured Pepperoni 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains gluten-free ingredients like brown rice flour and tapioca flour, making it suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.; Includes provolone cheese, which adds flavor and texture to the product.. See the Pros section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product is flagged for: Modified rice starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.; Evaporated cane sugar and added sugars contribute to a higher processed content, affecting the overall rating.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Sonoma — Gluten Free Uncured Pepperoni has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, brown rice flour, tapioca flour. See the Ingredients section above.
The ingredient composition includes several processed components like modified rice starch and whey powder, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and added sugars further impacts the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
We detected: milk, soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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