Is Stonebaked Margherita Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrisons
Morrisons's Stonebaked Margherita is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes wheat flour and mozzarella cheese, but also contains sugar and cornflour, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes wheat flour and mozzarella cheese, but also contains sugar and cornflour, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which is often unnecessary in savory products and raises concerns about added sweetness.
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
- Wheat flour provides structure and is a staple ingredient in pizza bases, contributing to texture.
- Mozzarella cheese adds flavor and creaminess, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pizza.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which is often unnecessary in savory products and raises concerns about added sweetness.
- Cornflour is a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to the overall quality of the product.
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?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is the primary ingredient providing structure and texture to the pizza base. It is a staple in many baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat flour (wheat flour, calcium, folic acid, iron, niacin, thiamin)
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Mozzarella cheese contributes creaminess and flavor, essential for a traditional Margherita pizza. It is derived from milk.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mozzarella cheese (milk) (21%)
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as flavor. Tomato adds freshness and acidity, balancing the richness of the cheese and enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation, hydrating the flour and activating the yeast for leavening.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Mild Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mild Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Mild cheddar cheese adds a different flavor dimension and creaminess, complementing the mozzarella in the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mild Cheddar cheese (milk) (5%)
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato purée enhances the tomato flavor, providing a concentrated taste that is characteristic of pizza sauces.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato purée
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening. Yeast is crucial for fermentation, helping the dough rise and contributing to the texture of the crust.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Yeast
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is often added to enhance flavor but can be unnecessary in savory products like pizza, raising concerns about its inclusion.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Cornflour safe in this food?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is essential for balancing the taste of the ingredients in the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a processed oil, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapeseed oil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, helping to preserve the product but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity regulator (citric acid)
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Is Oregano safe in this food?
Good
Oregano is used here as flavor. Oregano adds a traditional Italian flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Oregano
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper provides a mild heat and depth of flavor, complementing the other ingredients in the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black pepper
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are added to improve dough quality and texture but are processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: Enzymes (wheat)
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: 3934831
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Allergens detected: milk
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