Is Grandiosa Pizza Gluten Free 590g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Orkla Foods Norge
Grandiosa Pizza Gluten Free 590g is one of the ready meal products analyzed by Zerotox for Orkla Foods Norge. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Stabilizer E464 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like dextrose and stabilizer (E464), which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like E250 indicates a processed nature.
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 gluten-free oat flour, providing a suitable option for those with gluten intolerance.
- Includes Jarlsberg cheese, which adds flavor and a source of calcium.
- Tomato paste and paprika contribute to the overall taste profile.
- Fiber husk is present, which can aid in digestion.
Concerns
- Dextrose is a processed sugar that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Stabilizer (E464) is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Preservative E250 is included, indicating a processed composition.
- Soy protein is present, which may be an allergen for some consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this ready meal.
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, essential for the dough and overall texture of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Corn Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, providing structure but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maisstivelse
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch acts as a thickener, contributing to the texture but is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Rice Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rice Starch is used here as thickener. Rice starch is included for texture, but it is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: risstivelse
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Is Gluten Free Oat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Good
Gluten Free Oat Flour is used here as base. Gluten-free oat flour provides a suitable base for gluten-sensitive individuals, adding fiber and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: glutenfritt havremel
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Is Apple Fiber safe in this ready meal?
Good
Apple Fiber is used here as fiber. Apple fiber is included for added fiber content, which can aid in digestion and improve texture.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: eplefiber
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Is Dextrose safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Stabilizer E464 safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Stabilizer E464 is used here as emulsifier. E464 is a synthetic stabilizer used to improve texture, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: stabilisator ( e 464)
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Is Fiber Husk safe in this ready meal?
Good
Fiber Husk is used here as fiber. Fiber husk is included for its high fiber content, which can aid in digestion and improve texture.
Role in formula: fiber
Original: fiberhusk
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Is Cheese 21 Jarlsberg safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cheese 21 Jarlsberg is used here as flavor. Jarlsberg cheese adds flavor and a source of calcium, but is a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ost 21% ( jarlsberg)
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Is Pizza Meat 14 Beef Water Soy Protein Starch Salt Spices Preservative E250 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Pizza Meat 14 Beef Water Soy Protein Starch Salt Spices Preservative E250 is used here as flavor. The pizza meat contains several ingredients, including E250 as a preservative, indicating processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pizzakjøtt 14% ( storfekjøtt, vann, soyaprotein, stivelse, salt, krydder, konserveringsmiddel ( e250))
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and moisture to the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Paprika 5 safe in this ready meal?
Good
Paprika 5 is used here as flavor. Paprika contributes to the flavor profile and adds color, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprika 5%
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Is Yeast safe in this ready meal?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening_agent. Yeast is used for leavening, helping the dough rise and contributing to texture.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: gjær
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the pizza, contributing to its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common ingredient that enhances flavor, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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: 4047682
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Allergens detected: soy
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