Pizza Crusts
by B G
A processed pizza crust with concerning seed oils and multiple artificial additives. While fortified with vitamins, the soybean oil and chemical preservatives make this an inflammatory, ultra-processed option.
- Enriched Wheat Flour – safe · Refined wheat flour fortified with vitamins and minerals, provides structure but lacks fiber and nutrients of whole grain.
- Flour – safe · Basic wheat flour component for structure and texture.
- Malted Barley Flour – safe · Natural enzyme source that aids fermentation and adds mild sweetness.
- Niacin – beneficial · Vitamin B3 added for nutritional fortification, supports energy metabolism.
- Reduced Iron – beneficial · Essential mineral added for nutritional fortification, prevents anemia.
- Thiamine Mononitrate – beneficial · Vitamin B1 added for nutritional fortification, supports nervous system function.
- Riboflavin – beneficial · Vitamin B2 added for nutritional fortification, supports cellular energy production.
- Folic Acid – beneficial · Vitamin B9 added for nutritional fortification, essential for DNA synthesis and cell division.
- Water – safe · Essential component for dough formation and hydration.
- Soybean Oil – controversial · High omega-6 seed oil that promotes inflammation when consumed regularly and is often highly processed.
- Dextrose – safe · Simple sugar that feeds yeast for fermentation and adds mild sweetness.
- Yeast – beneficial · Natural leavening agent that creates rise and adds beneficial B-vitamins.
- Salt – safe · Essential for flavor and gluten development in dough structure.
- Enzymes – safe · Dough conditioners that improve texture and workability of the dough.
- Monocalcium Phosphate – safe · Chemical leavening agent that helps create rise and light texture.
- Baking Soda – safe · Natural leavening agent that creates lift and neutralizes acidity.
- Fumaric Acid – safe · Food acid that acts as dough conditioner and preservative, naturally found in some foods.
- Guar Gum – safe · Natural fiber from legumes that acts as thickener and stabilizer.
- Xanthan Gum – safe · Fermentation-derived stabilizer that improves texture and shelf stability.
- Carrageenan – controversial · Seaweed extract that may cause digestive inflammation and has been linked to gut irritation in some studies.
- Calcium Propionate – controversial · Chemical preservative that prevents mold but may disrupt gut bacteria and has been linked to behavioral issues in children.
Fortified with essential B-vitamins and iron
Contains natural yeast for fermentation
Uses natural gums for texture
Contains inflammatory soybean oil
Includes gut-disrupting carrageenan
Chemical preservative calcium propionate
Ultra-processed with multiple additives
Made from refined flour lacking fiber
About This Analysis
This ingredient analysis for Pizza Crusts was performed by Truelabel, an AI-powered food scanner that grades products from A (excellent) to F (failing) based on ingredient quality. The analysis covers seed oil content, ultra-processed ingredients, preservatives, artificial colors, allergens, and potential health risks including cancer risk, hormonal disruption, and gut irritation scores.
Category: Bakery