This product is not certified organic [read more]
Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.
Contains food additives of moderate concern
Ingredient(s) likely derived from antibiotic-treated animals [read more]
One or more ingredients in this product derived from animals likely treated with antibiotics. Many animals are fed low doses of antibiotics throughout their lifespan to speed growth and prevent diseases. These non-essential uses promote antibiotic resistance, posing a serious risk to human health.
Ingredient(s) derived from animals that may have been treated with hormones and/or growth promoters [read more]
This food contains fats derived from animals that were possibly treated with antibiotics and artificial growth promoters.
Does not contain artificial or industrial ingredients [read more]
EWG has not identified any artificial or industrial ingredients in this product.
Contains 58% of the Institute of Medicine’s daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]
This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine’s recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels — 2400 mg.
Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day. Most of this sodium comes from processed foods where sodium is added to mask the lack of freshness by enhancing the flavor, texture or palatability and extending shelf-life (IOM 2010). Many of these uses are for the manufacturers benefit and not the consumer’s health as excess sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease (IOM 2010).
Good source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]
Calcium is necessary for strong bones and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Calcium is also important for healthy muscles and nervous system function.
Per gram, high in protein [read more]
Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/
Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns
From the Package
CRUST (WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, YEAST), LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET, STARTER CULTURE), TOMATO SAUCE (TOMATO PUREE, TOMATO PULP, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, DRIED BASIL, DRIED OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER), SUNFLOWER OIL, PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ANIMAL RENNET), BASIL LEAVES.
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