Is Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eurospin
Pizza is a food from Eurospin. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mozzarella, tuna, and tomato concentrate, but also contains sugar and yeast, indicating a mix of good and processed ingredients that raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises 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, a dairy product providing flavor and texture.
- Includes tomato concentrate, which adds natural taste and color.
- Features tuna, a source of protein and omega fatty acids.
- Natural yeast contributes to the leavening process, enhancing texture.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
- Includes sunflower oil, which is a refined oil with mixed health implications.
- Natural yeast powder may indicate some processing, affecting ingredient quality.
- Presence of malt extract and malt flour suggests additional processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 for the dough, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: farina di FRUMENTO
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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 without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Mozzarella safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as base. Mozzarella adds creaminess and flavor to the pizza. It is a dairy product that enhances taste and texture without significant safety issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOZZARELLA 10,8% (LATTE, sale, caglio, fermenti lattici)
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato concentrate provides natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semi concentrato di pomodoro 9,6%
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Is Tuna safe in this food?
Good
Tuna is used here as base. Tuna is a source of protein and omega fatty acids, enhancing the nutritional profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: TONNO 9,5%
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Is Red Onion safe in this food?
Good
Red Onion is used here as flavor. Red onion adds flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cipolla rossa 4,1%
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise health concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di semi di girasole
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many foods, contributing to taste without significant safety issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Natural Yeast Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Yeast Powder is used here as leavening agent. Natural yeast powder is used for leavening, but its processing may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: lievito naturale in polvere (contiene FRUMENTO)
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Is Malt Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Malt extract adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: estratto di malto d'ORZO
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Is Malt Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Malt Flour is used here as flavor. Malt flour contributes to flavor and texture but is a processed ingredient that may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: farina di malto di FRUMENTO
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is essential for dough rising but indicates some processing, which may affect ingredient quality.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: lievito
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about nutritional value and contributes to overall sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido di mais
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: basilico
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: 4137887
More from this brand: Eurospin products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , milk , fish
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