Is Spinach And Goat Cheese Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Good And Gather
Good And Gather's Spinach And Goat Cheese Pizza 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 Powdered Cellulose, Palm Oil, Sodium Bicarbonate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium bicarbonate and palm oil, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multiple cheeses adds complexity but also potential allergens.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns due to its processing.
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 spinach, providing a vegetable component that adds nutrients.
- Includes goat cheese, which may be easier to digest for some individuals compared to cow's milk cheese.
- Uses olive pomace oil, a source of monounsaturated fats, which can be beneficial in moderation.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises environmental and health concerns due to its processing.
- Includes sodium bicarbonate, a synthetic leavening agent that may not align with clean eating principles.
- Presence of multiple processed ingredients like modified corn starch and dextrose indicates a less natural composition.
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.
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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 crust, providing structure but raises gluten concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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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: WATER
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil with potential allergenic properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Bread Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Bread Crumbs is used here as base. Bread crumbs add texture but are processed and contain added sugars and salts.
Role in formula: base
Original: BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, YEAST, SUGAR, SALT]
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Is Parmesan Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Parmesan Cheese is used here as flavor. Parmesan cheese adds flavor and richness, derived from cultured milk, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PARME - SAN CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Romano Cheese is used here as flavor. Romano cheese enhances flavor profile, made from cultured milk, adding depth to the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ROMANO CHEESE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES)
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Is Powdered Cellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Powdered Cellulose is used here as emulsifier. Powdered cellulose is a synthetic additive used to prevent clumping, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: POWDERED CELLULOSE
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used as an emulsifier, derived from soy, which may pose allergenic risks.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing positively to texture.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: YEAST
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance but contributes to overall sweetness, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal safe in this food?
Medium
Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal is used here as base. Corn meal adds texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises health and environmental concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: PALM OIL
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Is Breading Mix safe in this food?
Medium
Breading Mix is used here as coating. Breading mix adds texture but contains multiple processed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating
Original: BREADING MIX [WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN OIL, RICE STARCH, WHEAT STARCH, YEAST, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN]
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Is Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Pasteurized Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess but is a processed dairy product with potential allergenic properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: PASTEURIZED NONFAT DRY MILK
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Is Sour Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Sour Concentrate is used here as flavor. Sour concentrate adds tanginess but is a processed ingredient with limited natural qualities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOUR CONCENTRATE [CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, FUMARIC ACID, SALT, LACTIC ACID, ACETIC ACID]
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as stabilizer. Wheat gluten provides elasticity to the dough but raises gluten sensitivity concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: WHEAT GLUTEN
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a synthetic leavening agent that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: SODIUM BICARBONATE
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic enhances flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GRANULATED GARLIC
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Is Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Mozzarella cheese adds creaminess and flavor, derived from pasteurized milk, enhancing the pizza's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
Read the full ingredient profile for Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
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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: WATER
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Is Spinach safe in this food?
Good
Spinach is used here as natural_extract. Spinach adds nutritional value and flavor, being a natural source of vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: SPINACH
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste provides rich flavor and color, derived from tomatoes, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: TOMATO PASTE
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Is Goat Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Goat Cheese is used here as flavor. Goat cheese adds a distinct flavor profile and is often easier to digest than cow's milk cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GOAT CHEESE (GOAT MILK, SALT, STARTER CULTURE, COAGULANT)
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Is Seasoning safe in this food?
Medium
Seasoning is used here as flavor. Seasoning includes various spices that enhance flavor but may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SEASONING (SALT, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, CITRIC ACID)
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Is Olive Pomace Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Olive Pomace Oil is used here as base. Olive pomace oil is a refined oil that can provide flavor but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: OLIVE POMACE OIL
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic enhances flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GRANULATED GARLIC
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: 3333662
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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