Reduced Fat Pepperoni Stuffed Pizza Slices

by Conagra Frozen

This ultra-processed frozen pizza is loaded with concerning ingredients including partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats), sodium nitrite preservatives, and artificial additives. Despite the 'reduced fat' marketing, it contains multiple seed oils and industrial emulsifiers that can disrupt gut health.

• Enriched Wheat Flour – safe · Refined flour with added vitamins, though lacks fiber and nutrients of whole grain.
• Bleached Wheat Flour – controversial · Chemically whitened flour that may contain trace amounts of bleaching agents.
• Malted Barley Flour – safe · Natural enzyme source used to improve dough texture.
• Water – safe · Essential ingredient for dough formation.
• Dextrose – controversial · Simple sugar that can cause blood sugar spikes.
• Soybean Oil – controversial · Highly processed seed oil high in inflammatory omega-6 fatty acids.
• Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil – dangerous · Contains trans fats which increase heart disease risk and are banned in many foods.
• Casein – safe · Milk protein used as binding agent in cheese substitute.
• Modified Corn Starch – safe · Chemically altered starch used as thickener and stabilizer.
• Sodium Aluminum Phosphate – controversial · Aluminum-containing emulsifier with potential neurotoxicity concerns.
• Sodium Nitrite – dangerous · Preservative that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins.
• BHA – controversial · Synthetic antioxidant classified as possible carcinogen by IARC.
• BHT – controversial · Synthetic antioxidant with potential endocrine disruption effects.
• Textured Vegetable Protein – controversial · Highly processed soy protein used as meat extender, may contain hexane residues.
• Natural Smoke Flavor – safe · Flavoring derived from wood smoke, generally recognized as safe.
• Ascorbic Acid – beneficial · Vitamin C used as natural antioxidant and preservative.
• Lactic Acid – safe · Natural preservative and pH regulator commonly found in fermented foods.
• Tomato Paste – beneficial · Concentrated tomatoes providing lycopene and natural flavor.
• Salt – safe · Essential mineral used for flavoring, though likely high sodium content overall.
• Pork – safe · Animal protein source, quality depends on sourcing and processing.
• Beef – safe · Animal protein source providing complete amino acids.
• Yeast – beneficial · Natural leavening agent that aids in dough rise and provides B vitamins.

Contains some protein

Fortified with vitamins

Convenient frozen option

Trans fats present

Sodium nitrite preservative

Ultra-processed

Multiple seed oils

Artificial cheese

High sodium

BHA/BHT preservatives

Aluminum compounds