Is Pizza Hawaii Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica
Pizza Hawaii is a food from Ica. 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 several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate (E250) and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and added sugars indicates a less favorable composition.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium benzoate (E250) and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and added sugars indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Contains sodium benzoate (E250), a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 natural ingredients like pineapple and oregano, which contribute positively to flavor.
- Includes Emmental and mozzarella cheese, providing a source of calcium and flavor.
Concerns
- Contains sodium benzoate (E250), a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Added sugars and glucose contribute to a processed profile, indicating lower quality.
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 base for the pizza crust, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient with moderate processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vetemjöl
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree adds flavor and moisture to the pizza, being a natural ingredient with beneficial properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Smoked Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Ham is used here as flavor. Smoked ham adds protein and flavor but contains preservatives and sugar, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rökt skinka
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Is Pineapple safe in this food?
Good
Pineapple is used here as flavor. Pineapple provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ananas
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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, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Emmental Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Emmental Cheese is used here as flavor. Emmental cheese adds flavor and texture but is processed and contains salt, which raises some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: emmentalerost
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Mozzarella cheese contributes to the pizza's texture and flavor but is also a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mozzarellaost
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as fat. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: fat
Original: rapsolja
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a necessary ingredient in moderation, posing no significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is essential for fermentation and leavening, contributing positively to the dough's texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: jäst
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Oregano safe in this food?
Good
Oregano is used here as flavor. Oregano adds flavor and has culinary benefits, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oregano
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is used for sweetness but is a processed sugar, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: druvsocker
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: 4057362
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Allergens detected: celery
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