Is Spinach Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trattoria Alfredo
This page reviews Spinach Pizza by Trattoria Alfredo as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. However, the presence of spinach and tomatoes adds some nutritional value.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise 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 spinach and tomatoes, providing some vegetable content.
- Includes herbs like basil and oregano, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Sugar is present, which is often unnecessary in savory products.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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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 limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Spinach safe in this food?
Good
Spinach is used here as natural_extract. Spinach is a nutritious leafy green that contributes vitamins and minerals, enhancing the overall health profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Spinat
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as natural_extract. Tomato puree adds flavor and moisture to the pizza, along with beneficial antioxidants like lycopene.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tomatenpüree
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Is Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Cheese is used here as base. The cheese blend provides flavor and texture but is a processed dairy product that may contain additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Käse (50% schnittfester Mozzarella, 50% Edamer)
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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 of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as base. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which is unnecessary in savory products and raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Baker S Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Baker S Yeast is used here as base. Baker's yeast is essential for fermentation, helping the dough rise and contributing to texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Backhefe
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Is Wheat Sourdough safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Sourdough is used here as natural_extract. Wheat sourdough adds flavor complexity and may improve digestibility due to fermentation.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Weizenquellmehl
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may lack the freshness of whole onions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebelpulver
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Is Garlic Granules safe in this food?
Medium
Garlic Granules is used here as flavor. Garlic granules provide flavor but are a processed form of garlic, which may not offer the same benefits as fresh garlic.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauchgranulat
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil is a natural herb that adds flavor and may have some health benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Basilikum
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Is Oregano safe in this food?
Good
Oregano is used here as natural_extract. Oregano is another herb that enhances flavor and may contribute beneficial compounds.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Oregano
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Is Roasted Malt Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Roasted Malt Flour is used here as base. Roasted malt flour adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: geröstetes Malzmehl (Weizen, Gerste)
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder enhances flavor but is a processed form of tomatoes, which may lack some nutrients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenpulver
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Is Thyme safe in this food?
Good
Thyme is used here as natural_extract. Thyme is a natural herb that adds flavor and may have some health benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Thymian
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper enhances flavor and may aid digestion, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Schwarzer Pfeffer
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed thickening agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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: 3842106
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Allergens detected: gluten
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