Is Tavern Style Extra Loaded Supreme Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mama Cozzi's
Mama Cozzi's's Tavern Style Extra Loaded Supreme 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 Lard, Pepperoni.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like lard and BHA, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like sodium nitrite and BHA indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Lard contains BHA and propyl gallate, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential 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 cheese cultures in mozzarella, which can enhance flavor and texture.
- Includes fire roasted vegetables, adding natural flavors and some nutritional value.
- Uses yeast for leavening, contributing to the crust's texture and flavor.
- Tomato puree provides a base rich in flavor and can enhance the overall taste.
Concerns
- Lard contains BHA and propyl gallate, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential health risks.
- Sodium nitrite is a preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
- Dextrose and sugar are added, which may not be necessary and can raise quality concerns.
- The presence of multiple preservatives indicates a highly processed 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 Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. This cheese is made from pasteurized part skim milk and cultures, providing flavor but is processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE
Read the full ingredient profile for Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Bleached wheat flour is used in the crust, which is processed and may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR [BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, ENZYME, FOLIC ACID]
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Is Lard safe in this food?
Bad
Lard is used here as base. Lard is a rendered fat that includes BHA and propyl gallate, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: LARD [LARD, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE WITH CITRIC ACID ADDED TO HELP PROTECTED FLAVOR]
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a common cooking oil but is often refined, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree adds natural flavor and is a good source of vitamins, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: TOMATO PUREE
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Is Cooked Italian Sausage safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Italian Sausage is used here as base. This sausage contains pork and spices but includes dextrose and sodium nitrite, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: COOKED ITALIAN SAUSAGE: (PORK, SPICES, SALT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, PAPRIKA, FLAVORING)
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Is Fire Roasted Fajita Blend safe in this food?
Good
Fire Roasted Fajita Blend is used here as base. This blend of peppers and onions adds natural flavor and nutritional value to the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: FIRE ROASTED FAJITA BLEND: (RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED ONION)
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Is Pepperoni safe in this food?
Bad
Pepperoni is used here as base. Pepperoni contains sodium nitrite and BHA, which are preservatives linked to health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: PEPPERONI: (PORK, BEEF, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF WATER, PAPRIKA, DEXTROSE, NATURAL SPICES, SMOKE FLAVORING)
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Romano Cheese is used here as base. Romano cheese adds flavor but is processed, which may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW'S MILK (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
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: 3869903
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Allergens detected: milk , wheat , soy
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