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Is Pizza Stromboli Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Costa Mollica

Costa Mollica's Pizza Stromboli is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Ventricina Salami, Calabrese Salami, Crumbled Pepperoni.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed meats like ventricina salami and Calabrese salami, which contain preservatives such as sodium nitrite. This raises concerns about synthetic additives and overall quality.

Main concern

Presence of sodium nitrite as a preservative 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 mozzarella, a dairy product that adds flavor and texture.
  • Includes natural ingredients like roasted garlic and spices, enhancing taste.
  • Uses extra virgin olive oil, known for its quality and health benefits.

Concerns

  • Presence of sodium nitrite as a preservative raises safety concerns.
  • High levels of processed meats may indicate lower overall quality.
  • Includes sugar and dextrose, which are processed ingredients with mixed properties.

Who should avoid this product?

This formula may not suit:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • 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.

  • 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 with moderate processing concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: TARWEBLOEM

  • Is Chopped Tomato safe in this food?

    Good

    Chopped Tomato is used here as natural_extract. Chopped tomatoes add moisture and flavor, contributing positively to the overall composition.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: gehakte tomaat

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chopped Tomato

  • 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: water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Mozzarella safe in this food?

    Good

    Mozzarella is used here as base. Mozzarella adds creaminess and flavor, being a natural dairy product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: mozzarella (MELK)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Mozzarella

  • Is Ventricina Salami safe in this food?

    Bad

    Ventricina Salami is used here as flavor. Ventricina salami contains sodium nitrite, a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding processed meats.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: ventricina salami (5,6%) [varkensvlees, zout, specerijen, knoflook, dextrose, natuurlijke extracten (paprika, zwarte peper), antioxidant: ascorbinezuur, conserveermiddel: natriumnitriet]

  • Is Calabrese Salami safe in this food?

    Bad

    Calabrese Salami is used here as flavor. Calabrese salami also contains sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, both preservatives that raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Calabrese salami (5,4%) (varkensvlees, chilipeper, zout, aroma's, dextrose, suiker, specerijen, rookaroma, conserveermiddelen: natriumnitriet, kaliumnitraat)

  • Is Crumbled Pepperoni safe in this food?

    Bad

    Crumbled Pepperoni is used here as flavor. Crumpled pepperoni contains sodium nitrite as a preservative, contributing to the overall processed nature of the product.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: verkruimelde pepperoni (4,5%) (varkensvlees, zout, pittige paprika, chilipeper, specerijen, suiker, antioxidant: ascorbinezuur, conserveermiddel: natriumnitriet)

  • 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 with moderate processing concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: zonnebloemolie

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sunflower Oil

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in many foods, posing no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: zout

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this food?

    Good

    Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality oil known for its health benefits and flavor enhancement.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: extra olijfolie van de eerste persing

    Read the full ingredient profile for Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Is Roasted Garlic safe in this food?

    Good

    Roasted Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Roasted garlic adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the composition.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: geroosterde knoflook

    Read the full ingredient profile for Roasted Garlic

  • Is Paprika safe in this food?

    Good

    Paprika is used here as natural_extract. Paprika provides flavor and color, being a natural spice with no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: paprika

    Read the full ingredient profile for Paprika

  • Is Oregano safe in this food?

    Good

    Oregano is used here as natural_extract. Oregano is a natural herb that enhances flavor and poses no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: oregano

    Read the full ingredient profile for Oregano

  • Is Black Pepper safe in this food?

    Good

    Black Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Black pepper adds spiciness and flavor, being a natural ingredient with no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: zwarte peper

    Read the full ingredient profile for Black Pepper

  • Is Yeast safe in this food?

    Medium

    Yeast is used here as fermenting_agent. Yeast is used for fermentation in dough, but it is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.

    Role in formula: fermenting_agent

    Original: gist

    Read the full ingredient profile for Yeast

  • Is Chili Pepper safe in this food?

    Good

    Chili Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Chili pepper adds heat and flavor, being a natural ingredient with no quality concerns.

    Role in formula: natural_extract

    Original: chilipeper (0,02%)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Chili Pepper

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: 3957679

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Costa Mollica — Pizza Stromboli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Costa Mollica — Pizza Stromboli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Costa Mollica products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains mozzarella, a dairy product that adds flavor and texture.; Includes natural ingredients like roasted garlic and spices, enhancing taste.; Uses extra virgin olive oil, known for its quality and health benefits.. See the Pros section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Zerotox gives Costa Mollica — Pizza Stromboli 60 / 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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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.
This product is flagged for: Presence of sodium nitrite as a preservative raises safety concerns.; High levels of processed meats may indicate lower overall quality.; Includes sugar and dextrose, which are processed ingredients with mixed properties.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several processed meats like ventricina salami and Calabrese salami, which contain preservatives such as sodium nitrite. This raises concerns about synthetic additives and overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Costa Mollica — Pizza Stromboli has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Costa Mollica — Pizza Stromboli has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.

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