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Pepperoni
Roma · 60/100 · Caution
4 ingredients flagged with caution
What we flagged
| Ingredient | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Phosphate | Caution | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Dextrose | Caution | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Milk Powder | Caution | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Sodium Nitrite | Caution | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
How the score was reached
100 − 50×0 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 60
| Reason | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Phosphate | -10 | Common additive in processed meats and cheeses; high intake linked to kidney stress. |
| Dextrose | -10 | Refined glucose, typically from corn. |
| Milk Powder | -10 | Dehydrated milk; spray-drying can oxidize cholesterol. |
| Sodium Nitrite | -10 | Forms carcinogenic nitrosamines when heated with proteins (cured meats). IARC classifies processed meat as Group 1 carcinogen. |
Ingredients
PorkWaterWheat FlourspicesSaltTapioca Starchwheat glutendehydrated vegetablesPepperGarlicsodium acetate and diacétateSodium PhosphateDextrosemonosodium glutamatesodium erythorbateMilk PowderSodium Nitrite
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