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Pepperoni pizza on a honey wheat crust

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 6 additives of concern.

Food health
Critical
Chemical concern
Not assessed

Allergens

  • Dairy
  • Gluten
  • Soy

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 Apr 2020

Why it's rated this way

6 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. 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.
  6. Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Minor concernSynthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
    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

  • Honey wheat pizza crust60%No flag
  • Flour30.4%No flag›
  • Wheat flour15.3%No flag›
  • Barley malt flour7.6%No flag›
  • Niacin · E3753.8%No flag
  • Iron1.9%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate0.9%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1010.5%No flag
  • Folic acid0.5%No flag›
  • Water14.8%No flag›
  • Whole wheat flour7.4%No flag
  • Contains 2% and less of each of the following3.7%No flag
  • Yeast3.7%No flag›
  • Palm oil1.8%No flag›
  • Honey0.9%No flag›
  • Wheat starch0.5%No flag›
  • Soya flour0.2%No flag›
  • Calcium stearate0.1%No flag›
  • Soya lecithin<0.1%No flag›
  • Butter natural flavouring<0.1%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • Cellulose gum · E466Low

    Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Malted wheat flourNo flag
  • Sodium acid pyrophosphate · E450iNo flag
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • Bakery enzymeNo flag
  • Amylase · E1100No flag
  • Wheat starchNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Caramel color · E150aNo flag
  • Pizza sauce20%No flag
  • Tomato puree10%No flag
  • Salt0.8%No flag›
  • Sugar0.8%No flag›
  • Extra virgin olive oil0.8%No flag
  • Spice0.8%No flag›
  • Garlic6.8%No flag›
  • 4-cheese blend10%No flag
  • Low sodium moisture part skim mozzarella cheese5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk2.5%No flag
  • Lactic ferments1.3%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.6%No flag›
  • Provolone cheese2.5%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk1.3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.6%No flag
  • Salt0.3%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.3%No flag›
  • Asiago medium cheese1.3%No flag
  • Pasteurised milk0.6%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.3%No flag
  • Salt0.2%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.2%No flag›
  • Imported romano cheese0.6%No flag
  • Sheep's milk0.3%No flag
  • Lactic ferments0.2%No flag
  • Salt<0.1%No flag›
  • Enzyme<0.1%No flag›
  • Product of france0.3%No flag
  • Rice flour0.2%No flag›
  • Cellulose powder added to prevent caking · E460<0.1%No flag
  • Natamycin · E235<0.1%No flag
  • Preservative<0.1%No flag
  • Pepperoni5%No flag
  • Pork2.5%No flag›
  • Beef1.3%No flag›
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Contains 2% and less of flavorings0.3%No flag
  • Dextrose0.2%No flag›
  • Lactic acid starter culture<0.1%No flag
  • Paprika<0.1%No flag›
  • Sodium nitrite · E250<0.1%High

    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
  • Parmigiano reggiano5%No flag
  • Pasteurized semi skimmed milk2.5%No flag
  • Lactic ferments1.3%No flag
  • Salt0.6%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.3%No flag›
  • E460ii0.3%No flag
  • Anti-caking agent0.3%No flag
  • Ammonia caramel (E150C)Moderate

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

  • 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

Honey wheat pizza crust (enriched flour[wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, whole wheat flour, contains 2% or less of each of the following: yeast, palm oil, honey, wheat starch, soy flour, calcium stearate, soy lecithin, natural butter flavor, salt, sugar, cellulose gum, guar gum, xanthan gum, datem, wheat gluten, dextrose, malted wheat flour, sodium acid pyrophosphate, ascorbic acid, bakery enzyme [amylase, wheat starch, salt], caramel color), pizza sauce (tomato puree, salt, sugar, extra virgin olive oil, spices, garlic powder), 4-cheese blend (low sodium moisture part skim mozzarella cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], provolone cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], asiago medium cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], imported romano cheese [pasteurized sheep's milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], product of france, rice flour and cellulose powder added to prevent caking, natamycin [a natural mold inhibitor]), pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of flavorings, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, paprika, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid), parmesan cheese (pasteurized part-skim milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, powdered cellulose [anti-caking agent]).

Alerts

Declared allergens

This product declares Dairy, Gluten, Soy.

Declared on pack via Open Food Facts · updated 23 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.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC)Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.

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