Is Thin Crust Jalapeño Popper Pizza Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mama Cozzi's
Thin Crust Jalapeño Popper Pizza is a food from Mama Cozzi's. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Palm Oil, Cultured Wheat Starch, L Cysteine.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified food starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial colors further impacts the overall safety assessment.
Main concern
Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
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 jalapeño peppers and green bell peppers, providing some natural flavor and texture.
- Low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese offers a source of calcium and protein.
- Creamy roasted garlic sauce mix adds a unique flavor profile to the pizza.
- Includes cultured wheat starch, which can enhance texture.
Concerns
- Contains palm oil, which raises concerns about sustainability and health implications.
- Preservatives like cultured wheat starch and citric acid may indicate a highly processed product.
- Modified food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that can raise quality concerns.
- Annatto is used as a colorant, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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 ingredient for the crust, providing structure. However, it is a refined grain, which may raise concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the pizza.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for moisture retention and texture improvement, but it is a processed oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is included for texture and stability but raises sustainability and health concerns due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: PALM OIL
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this food?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is a natural colorant that provides visual appeal but does not contribute significantly to flavor or nutrition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: BETA CAROTENE
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is crucial for fermentation, contributing to the crust's rise and texture, indicating a natural leavening process.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: YEAST
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Is Cultured Wheat Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Cultured Wheat Starch is used here as preservative. Cultured wheat starch acts as a preservative but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CULTURED WHEAT STARCH
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as preservative. Citric acid is used to enhance shelf life but is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is White Cornmeal safe in this food?
Medium
White Cornmeal is used here as base. White cornmeal adds texture to the crust but is a processed grain that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHITE CORNMEAL
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Is L Cysteine safe in this food?
Bad
L Cysteine is used here as conditioner. L-cysteine is an amino acid used as a dough conditioner, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: conditioner
Original: L-CYSTEINE
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for dough formation and hydration, contributing to the overall texture of the pizza.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce Mix safe in this food?
Medium
Creamy Roasted Garlic Sauce Mix is used here as flavor. This mix contains several ingredients, including milk and buttermilk, which enhance flavor but also indicate processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC SAUCE MIX
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Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk provides creaminess and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILK
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Is Buttermilk safe in this food?
Good
Buttermilk is used here as base. Buttermilk adds tanginess and richness to the sauce, enhancing the overall flavor experience.
Role in formula: base
Original: BUTTERMILK
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC POWDER
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but raises concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Soy Lecithin safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Lecithin is used here as emulsifier. Soy lecithin is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOY LECITHIN
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Spice safe in this food?
Medium
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor but lack specificity, raising questions about the quality and safety of this ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICE
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but lack transparency regarding their specific components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. This cheese provides flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality of the pizza.
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 Cultured Pasteurized Milk safe in this food?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Cultured pasteurized milk is a source of flavor and creaminess, enhancing the overall quality of the cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Pasteurized Milk
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Good
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese production to develop flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ENZYMES
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese adds flavor and richness, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: base
Original: CHEDDAR CHEESE
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Is Cultured Pasteurized Milk safe in this food?
Good
Cultured Pasteurized Milk is used here as base. Cultured pasteurized milk is a source of flavor and creaminess, enhancing the overall quality of the cheese.
Role in formula: base
Original: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Pasteurized Milk
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Good
Enzymes is used here as flavor. Enzymes are used in cheese production to develop flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ENZYMES
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Is Annatto safe in this food?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is used as a natural colorant, providing visual appeal but does not contribute significantly to flavor.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ANNATTO
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Is Jalapeno Peppers safe in this food?
Good
Jalapeno Peppers is used here as flavor. Jalapeño peppers add heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: JALAPEÑO PEPPERS
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Is Green Bell Peppers safe in this food?
Good
Green Bell Peppers is used here as flavor. Green bell peppers provide crunch and freshness, contributing positively to the overall texture and flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GREEN BELL PEPPERS
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Is Green Onions safe in this food?
Good
Green Onions is used here as flavor. Green onions add a fresh, mild onion flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GREEN ONIONS
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Is Bread Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Bread Crumbs is used here as base. Bread crumbs add texture but are made from processed ingredients, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: BREAD CRUMBS
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is crucial for fermentation, contributing to the crust's rise and texture, indicating a natural leavening process.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: YEAST
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for moisture retention and texture improvement, but it is a processed oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the pizza.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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: 3869829
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