Italia Meat Trio Pan Pizza

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

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

• Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
• Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate Added As Preservatives): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
• Industrial Enzymes ([Parmesan, Cheddar & Romano Cheeses [Pasteurized Cultured Cow'S Milk, Salt, Enzymes ]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
• Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Phosphates): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
• Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Vegetable Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Italia Meat Trio Pan Pizza'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: Natural Flavors (Butter And Cream).

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker

In this product: Cellulose Powder (Added To Prevent Caking). Asiago: (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt And Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose (To Prevent Caking). Minced Garlic. Parsley. Spice Blend: Spices.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Shortening Flakes (Palm Oil, Soy Lecithin, Natural Butter Flavor), Corn Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dough Conditioner (Whey, Ammonium Sulfate, L-Cysteine). Toppings: Cheese: Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (Pasteurized Part Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes). Butter Garlic Alfredo Sauce: Liquid Soybean Oil, Tricalcium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Paprika. Pepperoni: (Pork, Beef, Salt, Dextrose, Sodium Nitrite, Bha, Bht, Citric Acid, May Contain Water, Spices, Flavoring, Smoke Flavoring, Paprika, Oleoresin Of Paprika, Lactic Acid Starter Culture, Sodium Ascorbate, Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Garlic). Salami: Pork.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.