Is Mushroom Oven Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alfredo
Mushroom Oven Pizza is a ready meal from Alfredo. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes wheat flour and cream, but also contains maltodextrin and sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes wheat flour and cream, but also contains maltodextrin and sugar, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on health.
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 10% Edam cheese, providing a source of flavor and texture.
- Includes mushrooms and onions, which add natural ingredients to the pizza.
- Crème fraîche contributes creaminess and enhances the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that may raise concerns about its impact on health.
- Presence of sugar indicates added sweetness, which may not be desirable in savory products.
- Dextrose is another processed sugar that contributes to the overall sugar content.
Who should avoid this product?
This ready meal 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 ready meal so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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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 to the texture of the crust without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Edam Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Good
Edam Cheese is used here as flavor. Edam cheese adds flavor and creaminess to the pizza, enhancing the overall taste profile with minimal processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 10,0% Edamer
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Is Creme Fraiche safe in this ready meal?
Good
Creme Fraiche is used here as flavor. Crème fraîche provides a rich, creamy texture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Crème fraîche
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Is Mushrooms safe in this ready meal?
Good
Mushrooms is used here as natural_extract. Mushrooms are a natural ingredient that adds flavor and nutritional value, enhancing the overall quality of the pizza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Champignons
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Is Fried Mushrooms safe in this ready meal?
Good
Fried Mushrooms is used here as natural_extract. Fried mushrooms contribute additional flavor and texture, enhancing the overall mushroom experience in the pizza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: 7,5% gebratene Champignons (Champignons, Sonnenblumenöl)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Onions add flavor and aroma to the pizza, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about its processing and impact on health.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Herbs safe in this ready meal?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs enhance the flavor profile of the pizza, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Table Salt safe in this ready meal?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is essential for flavor enhancement, used in moderation to improve the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Yeast safe in this ready meal?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening_agent. Yeast is crucial for dough fermentation, contributing to the rise and texture of the pizza crust.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Hefe
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but raises concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Mushroom Extract safe in this ready meal?
Good
Mushroom Extract is used here as natural_extract. Mushroom extract enhances the flavor profile, providing a concentrated taste of mushrooms without additional processing.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Champignonextrakt
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Is Dextrose safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness, which may not be suitable for all consumers, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the pizza, enhancing its overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with savory expectations and raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Protein is used here as stabilizer. Wheat protein is used for texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Weizenprotein
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Is Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor to the pizza, enhancing its overall taste profile with minimal processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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: 3842942
More from this brand: Alfredo products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten
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