Is Stonebaked Pizza Ham Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trattoria Alfredo
Trattoria Alfredo's Stonebaked Pizza Ham 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 Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and modified starch, indicating some processing. The presence of multiple dairy ingredients raises concerns about quality and potential allergens.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with health risks.
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 tomato puree and herbs like oregano and basil, which contribute natural flavors and potential quality.
- Includes cheese varieties like mozzarella and edam, providing a rich taste and texture.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with health risks.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality and raises questions about its safety.
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 serves as the primary base for the pizza crust, providing structure and texture. It is a common ingredient in baked goods.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato puree adds moisture and flavor to the pizza, contributing to its overall taste profile. It is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 19% tomato puree
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Is Cooked Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Ham is used here as flavor. Cooked ham provides protein and flavor, but its inclusion of sodium nitrite as a preservative raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 14% standard cooked ham (pork (origin: eu), salt, preservative: sodium nitrite, spice extracts, spices, dextrose, stabilizer: diphosphates, antioxidant: sodium ascorbate)
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Is Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheese is used here as flavor. The cheese blend, including mozzarella and edam, enhances flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 14% cheese (7% mozzarella (milk), 7% edam (milk))
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative used to prevent spoilage. Its use raises health concerns due to potential links to harmful effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative: sodium nitrite
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises questions about quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch (corn, potato)
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate acts as an antioxidant to preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant: sodium ascorbate
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for flavor enhancement, but its presence in processed foods raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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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 natural fat that adds flavor and moisture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: extra virgin olive oil
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: 3842112
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat
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