Deep Dish Pizza, 5-Meat

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Deep Dish Pizza, 5-Meat scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy, Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate, Isolated Soy Protein, Caramel Color)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Sorbitan Monostearate): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum, Carrageenan. Cheese: Low Moisture Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking). Sauce: (Tomatoes (Tomato, Salt, Citric Acid), Oregano, Basil, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Salt, Red Pepper Flakes)Canadian Bacon: Water Added): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Other Additives (Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Within Pizza, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 4,362 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Deep Dish Pizza, 5-Meat's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Smoke Flavor.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Malted Barley, Niacin, Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Ascorbic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Lactate, Beef Flavor [Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Beef Flavor, Smoke Flavor, Grill Flavor From Vegetable Oil , Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Beef Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy, Corn, And Wheat Protein, Salt]Sodium Phosphate. Bacon: Bacon Cured With Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, May Also Contain Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Smoke Flavor, Sodium Phosphates, Honey, Sodium Diacetate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.