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Meals · 0041130388415

Pepperoni with ranch sauce pizza

Greenveil's read: consider avoiding. Food health critical · 8 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

8 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Annatto / bixin / norbixinMinor concernNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
    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. CarrageenanMinor concernDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    What it is
    Its role isn't recorded in our data yet.
    Why it's flagged
    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
    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 guanylateMinor 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.
  8. 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

  • Crust51.6%No flag
  • Flour26.6%No flag›
  • Wheat flour25%No flag›
  • Niacin · E37524.2%No flag
  • Reduced iron12.1%No flag›
  • Thiamin mononitrate6%No flag›
  • Riboflavin · E1013%No flag
  • Folic acid1.5%No flag›
  • Enzyme0.8%No flag›
  • Water0.4%No flag›
  • Soya oil0.2%No flag›
  • Yeast<0.1%No flag›
  • Corn syrup<0.1%No flag›
  • Palm oil<0.1%No flag›
  • Cornmeal<0.1%No flag
  • Wheat semolinaNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Natural flavored oilNo flag
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Hydrogenated soy oilNo flag
  • Natural flavouringNo flag
  • E160aiNo flag
  • Flour treatment agentNo flag
  • Datem · E472eNo flag
  • Wheat glutenNo flag›
  • SugarNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Barley malt flourNo flag›
  • Guar gum · E412No flag
  • Calcium pyrophosphateNo flag›
  • Ascorbic acid · E300No flag
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • E500iiNo flag
  • Sodium aluminum phosphate · E541No flag
  • Vital wheat glutenNo flag
  • Wheat protein isolateNo flag
  • Olive oilNo flag›
  • L-cysteine · E920No flag
  • ToppingsNo flag
  • CheeseNo flag›
  • Low moisture mozzarella cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Cheddar cheeseNo flag
  • Pasteurised milkNo flag
  • Lactic fermentsNo flag
  • SaltNo flag›
  • EnzymeNo flag›
  • Annatto · E160bLow

    Natural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.

  • ColourNo flag
  • Ranch sauceNo flag
  • WaterNo flag›
  • Mixed condimentsNo flag
  • Skimmed milk powderNo flag
  • Ranch seasoningNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Dehydrated onionNo flag
  • Disodium inosinate · E631Low

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

  • Disodium guanylate · E627Low

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

  • GarlicNo flag›
  • ParsleyNo flag›
  • Carrageenan · E407Low

    Degraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.

  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • Less than 2% calcium stearate to prevent cakingNo flag
  • Modified food starchNo flag›
  • Buttermilk solidsNo flag
  • MaltodextrinNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • Soya lecithinNo flag›
  • Xanthan gum · E415No flag
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • Soya oilNo flag›
  • PepperoniNo flag
  • PorkNo flag›
  • BeefNo flag›
  • SaltNo flag›
  • SpiceNo flag›
  • DextroseNo flag›
  • Lactic acid starter cultureNo flag
  • Oleoresin of paprika · E160cNo flag
  • FlavouringNo flag
  • GarlicNo 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
  • 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: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, enzyme), water, soybean oil, yeast, corn syrup, palm oil, cornmeal, wheat semolina, sugar, salt, natural flavored oil (soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, natural flavors, and beta carotene), dough conditioner (datem, wheat gluten, sugar, dextrose, malted barley flour, guar gum, calcium pyrophosphate, ascorbic acid, enzyme), sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, vital wheat gluten, wheat protein isolate, olive oil, l-cysteine. toppings: cheeses (low moisture mozzarella cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], cheddar cheese [pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto {color}]), ranch sauce (water, seasoning blend [nonfat dry milk, ranch seasoning {maltodextrin, salt, dehydrated onion, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, dehydrated garlic, parsley, carrageenan, spice, soybean oil and less than 2% calcium stearate to prevent caking}, modified food starch, buttermilk solids, maltodextrin, salt, soy lecithin, xanthan gum and spice], soybean oil), pepperoni (pork, beef, salt, spices, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, oleoresin of paprika, flavoring, garlic powder, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid).

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.
  • 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.
  • Annatto / bixin / norbixinNatural colour; occasional allergic/intolerance reactions.
  • CarrageenanDegraded carrageenan, and in some animal/in-vitro studies food-grade carrageenan, are linked to intestinal inflammation; human evidence is limited and contested.
  • DiphosphatesInorganic phosphate additives are highly bioavailable; high additive-phosphate intake is associated with increased cardiovascular and kidney burden, particularly in chronic kidney disease.
  • Disodium guanylateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.
  • Disodium inosinateRibonucleotide flavour enhancer typically used together with monosodium glutamate (E621); may contribute to symptoms reported by glutamate-sensitive individuals.

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