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Classic pizza
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Classic pizza

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 7 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

7 additives on this label are on our additives-of-concern list.

  1. Sodium nitriteHigh concernForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  2. Ammonia caramelModerate concernCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  3. Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Moderate concernAntioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  4. Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Moderate concernAntioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  5. Calcium phosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  6. DiphosphatesMinor concernInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.
  7. Disodium inosinateMinor concernRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
    Regulatory basis
    Greenveil's curated additives-of-concern list, which cites the authority behind each entry.
    How sure we are
    High confidence. Matched by the additive code declared on the label.

A food's rating also reflects nutrition (Nutri-Score) and processing (NOVA); the additives above are the ingredient-level part of it.

Ingredients

  • Crust57.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour29.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme29.1%No flag›
  • Water14%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of the following7%No flag
  • Soya oil7%No flag›
  • Yeast3.5%No flag›
  • Sugar1.3%No flag›
  • Baking powder1.1%No flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450i0.5%No flag
  • E500ii0.3%No flag
  • Corn starch0.1%No flag›
  • Monocalcium phosphate · E341i<0.1%No flag
  • Calcium sulfate · E516<0.1%No flag
  • Salt0.5%No flag›
  • Enrichment0.3%No flag
  • Ferrous sulfate0.1%No flag›
  • Niacin · E375<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flour<0.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate<0.1%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E101No flag
  • Folic acidNo flag›
  • Cultured whey0.1%No flag
  • Whey<0.1%No flag›
  • Vinegar<0.1%No flag›
  • Flour treatment agent<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat flourNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Processing aid<0.1%No flag
  • Sauce21.4%No flag
  • Water10.7%No flag›
  • Tomato concentrate5.4%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Dextrose0.8%No flag›
  • Spice0.8%No flag›
  • Natural flavouring0.8%No flag
  • Garlic0.7%No flag›
  • Citric acid · E3300.7%No flag
  • Low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese10.7%No flag
  • Semi skimmed milk5.4%No flag
  • Lactic ferments2.7%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Enzyme1.9%No flag›
  • Cooked seasoned pizza topping5.4%No flag
  • Pork2.7%No flag›
  • Chicken1.3%No flag›
  • Water0.7%No flag›
  • Textured plant protein0.3%No flag
  • Soy protein0.2%No flag›
  • Caramel color · E150a0.2%No flag
  • Spice0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium phosphate · E339<0.1%No flag
  • Paprika<0.1%No flag›
  • Modified corn starch<0.1%No flag›
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • Autolyzed yeast extractNo flag›
  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Yeast extractNo flag›
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

    Ribonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Pepperoni made with pork2.7%No flag
  • Chicken1.3%No flag›
  • And beef1.3%No flag›
  • Pork0.7%No flag›
  • Chicken0.3%No flag›
  • Beef0.2%No flag›
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Spice<0.1%No flag›
  • Dextrose<0.1%No flag›
  • Lactic acid starter culture<0.1%No flag
  • Oleoresin of paprika · E160cNo flag
  • Sodium ascorbate · E301No flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • Sodium nitrite · E250High

    Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.

  • Bha · E320Moderate

    Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).

  • Bht · E321Moderate

    Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.

  • Citric acid · E330No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

    Caramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.

  • Calcium phosphates (E341)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

  • Diphosphates (E450)Low

    Inorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.

Show original label text

Crust (wheat flour [flour enzyme], water, contains 2% or less of the following: soybean oil, yeast, sugar, baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate], salt, enrichment [ferrous sulfate, niacin, wheat flour, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], cultured whey, whey, vinegar, dough conditioner [wheat flour, ascorbic acid, enzymes], soy lecithin [processing aid]) sauce (water, tomato paste, salt, sugar, dextrose, spices, natural flavors, dehydrated garlic, citric acid), low moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), cooked seasoned pizza topping (pork, mechanically separated chicken, water, textured vegetable protein [soy protein concentrate, caramel color], spice, salt, sodium phosphate, paprika, modified corn starch, natural flavor, autolyzed yeast extract, bha, bht, citric acid, yeast extract, disodium inosinate, soy lecithin), pepperoni made with pork, chicken, and beef (pork, mechanically separated chicken, beef, salt, spices, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, oleoresin of paprika, sodium ascorbate, flavoring, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 22 Apr 2020

Food health

Nutrition profile and additives of concern

Contains additive of concern
  • Sodium nitriteForms carcinogenic nitrosamines in cured/processed meat; processed meat classified IARC Group 1.
  • Ammonia caramelCaramel colour class III; may contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), an animal carcinogen.
  • Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Antioxidant; classified as possibly carcinogenic to humans (animal forestomach tumours).
  • Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)Antioxidant; animal-study tumour/endocrine signals; structurally related to BHA.
  • Calcium phosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety

Chemical identity has not been assessed for these 2 ingredients yet.

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