Is Piccolinis Margherita Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buitoni
Piccolinis Margherita is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Buitoni. 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 Sugar, Starch, Dextrose affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella and tomato, but also contains sugar and dextrose, which raise concerns about added sugars. The presence of preservatives and starch indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Contains sugar and dextrose, which are added sugars that may raise health 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 source of dairy and flavor.
- Includes semi-concentrated tomato and tomato pieces, contributing to taste and moisture.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and dextrose, which are added sugars that may raise health concerns.
- Includes starch, which is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.
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 food.
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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 ingredient, providing structure and texture to the product. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de BLÉ
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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 to the overall texture of the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Mozzarella safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as flavor. Mozzarella adds flavor and creaminess to the product. It is a dairy ingredient that enhances the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MOZZARELLA (16%) (LAIT, sel, ferments lactiques, PRESURE)
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Is Semi Concentrated Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Semi Concentrated Tomato is used here as flavor. Semi-concentrated tomato provides a rich tomato flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semi-concentré de tomate (11%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Semi Concentrated Tomato
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Is Tomato Pieces safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Pieces is used here as flavor. Tomato pieces contribute to the texture and flavor, providing a fresh taste and moisture to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: morceaux de tomates (10%)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture. While it is a vegetable oil, it is often refined, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is essential for fermentation and leavening, contributing to the product's rise and texture without safety concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levure
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns due to its potential health impacts when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Dehydrated Sourdough safe in this food?
Medium
Dehydrated Sourdough is used here as flavor. Dehydrated sourdough adds flavor complexity and may enhance texture, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: levain déshydraté (BLÉ)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is necessary for taste, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, indicating processing and potentially lowering the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon
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Is Herbs And Spices safe in this food?
Good
Herbs And Spices is used here as flavor. Herbs and spices contribute to flavor without raising safety concerns, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: herbes aromatiques et épices
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that raises concerns similar to added sugars, contributing to potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Spice Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract adds flavor but may be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait 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: 3817562
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Allergens detected: gluten , dairy
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