Is Stonebaked Pizza Hawaii Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Trattoria Alfredo
Stonebaked Pizza Hawaii is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Trattoria Alfredo. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Modified Starch affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sugar in both the tomato sauce and pickled pineapple, raising quality concerns. The presence of modified starch and stabilizers also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that 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 tomato sauce with strained tomatoes, providing a natural base.
- Includes mozzarella and Edam cheeses, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Dried wheat sourdough in the dough may enhance taste and fermentation.
- Parsley adds a natural herb component, enhancing flavor.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Sugar is present in both the tomato sauce and pickled pineapple, indicating added sweetness.
- Modified starch and diphosphates are processed ingredients that may affect quality.
- Potential allergens like soy and eggs may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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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 ingredient in the dough, providing structure and texture. It is a staple grain with minimal processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: wheat flour
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Is Drinking Water safe in this food?
Good
Drinking Water is used here as base. Drinking water is essential for dough hydration, contributing to the overall texture and consistency of the pizza base.
Role in formula: base
Original: drinking water
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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 in the dough. While it is a common oil, concerns about processing and quality may arise.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Baker S Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Baker S Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Baker's yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to the texture of the pizza crust.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: baker's yeast
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Is Edible Salt safe in this food?
Good
Edible Salt is used here as flavor. Edible salt enhances flavor and is essential for yeast activity in the dough, contributing to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: edible salt
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Is Dried Wheat Sourdough safe in this food?
Good
Dried Wheat Sourdough is used here as natural_extract. Dried wheat sourdough adds flavor complexity and may improve the dough's fermentation process, enhancing taste.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: dried wheat sourdough
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Is Roasted Malt Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Roasted Malt Flour is used here as flavor. Roasted malt flour contributes to the flavor profile of the dough, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: roasted malt flour (wheat, barley)
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Is Strained Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Strained Tomatoes is used here as base. Strained tomatoes provide a natural and rich base for the sauce, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: strained tomatoes
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Is Oregano safe in this food?
Good
Oregano is used here as flavor. Oregano is a natural herb that adds flavor and aroma to the tomato sauce, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oregano
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil is another natural herb that enhances the flavor profile of the sauce, providing freshness and aroma.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: basil
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to the tomato sauce and pickled pineapple, raising concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper adds a mild heat and flavor to the sauce, enhancing the overall taste without negative implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pepper
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent in the sauce, indicating processing and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese provides creaminess and flavor, being a traditional cheese choice for pizzas.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mozzarella cheese
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Is Edam Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Edam Cheese is used here as base. Edam cheese adds a mild flavor and contributes to the overall texture of the pizza, complementing mozzarella.
Role in formula: base
Original: Edam cheese
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Is Pickled Pineapple Pieces safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Pineapple Pieces is used here as flavor. Pickled pineapple adds sweetness and acidity, but the sugar content raises concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pickled pineapple pieces (pineapple, drinking water, sugar, acid: citric acid)
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Is Cooked Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Ham is used here as base. Cooked ham provides protein and flavor, but the presence of sodium nitrite as a preservative raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cooked ham (pork leg, edible salt, preservative: sodium nitrite; spices, spice extracts, dextrose, stabilizers: diphosphates; antioxidant: sodium ascorbate)
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds freshness and a natural herb flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: parsley
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: 3842203
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Allergens detected: soy , eggs , celery , mustard , sesame
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