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BAKED ZITI PASTA AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE BAKED IN A ZESTY MARINARA SAUCE, BAKED ZITI

GREAT VALUE · 60/100 · Caution

4 ingredients flagged with caution

What we flagged

IngredientVerdictWhy
Natural Flavor Caution Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) Caution Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Red Wine Caution Contains alcohol. Flagged for anyone avoiding alcohol — including for religious reasons (not halal), during pregnancy, or by personal choice.
Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites Caution Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions.

How the score was reached

100 − 50×0 − 10×4 − 5×0 = 60

ReasonPointsDetail
Natural Flavor -10 Regulatory category that allows solvent extraction and undisclosed processing aids. Lack of transparency.
Sugar (Refined) -10 Refined sucrose, typically from sugarcane or sugar beet; minimally processed but a refined sweetener.
Red Wine -10 Contains alcohol. Flagged for anyone avoiding alcohol — including for religious reasons (not halal), during pregnancy, or by personal choice.
Sulfur Dioxide / Sulfites -10 Mandatory labeling worldwide; can trigger severe asthmatic reactions.

Ingredients

TomatoesCitric Acidcooked pastaWatersemolina [milled wheat]Egg Whitescooked italian sausagePorkSaltNatural FlavorPeppermustardGarlic PowderOnionmozzarella cheesepasteurized part-skim milkcheese culturesenzymesSugar (Refined)Red Wineromano cheeseskim cow's milkparmesan cheeseGarlicrice starchSulfur Dioxide / Sulfitesbeef flavor basebeef flavorings [beefflavors]spicesExtra Virgin Olive OilSea Salt

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