Uncured Mild Pepperoni Whole Grain Thin Crust Pizza

Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Uncured Mild Pepperoni Whole Grain Thin Crust Pizza scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

• Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
• Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
• Industrial Enzymes (Provolone Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes)And Anticaking Agent): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.

Within Pizza, this is among the less processed 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 Uncured Mild Pepperoni Whole Grain Thin Crust 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.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Olive Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Uncured Pepperoni No Nitrites Or Nitrates Added.

Natural sources but industrial application.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid Starter Culture.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.