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Is Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mama Cozzi's

Mama Cozzi's's Pizza is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Dough Conditioners, Diacetyl Tartaric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides, Sodium Bicarbonate.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of this pizza includes several synthetic additives such as sodium nitrite and BHA, which raise significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple preservatives indicates a highly processed product.

Main concern

Contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative linked to 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 cheese cultures which can contribute to flavor and texture.
  • Includes tomato paste, providing a source of lycopene, a natural antioxidant.

Concerns

  • Contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
  • Includes BHA and BHT, synthetic antioxidants that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Presence of multiple dough conditioners and emulsifiers indicates high processing levels.
  • Contains dextrose and sugar, which may raise concerns about added sugars in processed foods.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3852425

More from this brand: Mama Cozzi's products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains cheese cultures which can contribute to flavor and texture.; Includes tomato paste, providing a source of lycopene, a natural antioxidant.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Mama Cozzi's — Pizza 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Mama Cozzi's — Pizza has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Includes BHA and BHT, synthetic antioxidants that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.. See the full list above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Mama Cozzi's — Pizza has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mama Cozzi's products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Includes BHA and BHT, synthetic antioxidants that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Presence of multiple dough conditioners and emulsifiers indicates high processing levels.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition of this pizza includes several synthetic additives such as sodium nitrite and BHA, which raise significant quality and safety concerns. The presence of multiple preservatives indicates a highly processed product. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Mama Cozzi's — Pizza has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Includes BHA and BHT, synthetic antioxidants that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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