Kroger

Pepperoni Stuffed Sandwich

Ingredient score

0/10

Higher-concern ingredient detected

Worth a closer look

Partially hydrogenated oilHigher concern

The main source of industrial trans fat, which raises heart-disease risk; FDA no longer allows it to be added to food.

Avoid or limit in the stated context.

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Processed meatModerate concern

IARC classifies processed meat as a cause of colorectal cancer; cancer bodies advise eating little, if any.

Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

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Sodium nitriteModerate concern

Can form N-nitroso compounds in the body; linked to colorectal and stomach cancer.

Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

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BHAModerate concern

Classified as a possible human carcinogen based on high-dose animal studies.

Consider limiting, or compare alternatives.

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BHTLimited concern

Animal studies are mixed, and regulators permit it within set limits.

Worth knowing; no urgent action implied.

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Ingredients

Unbleached enriched flour Wheat flour Malted barley flour Niacin Reduced iron Thiamine mononitrate Riboflavin Folic acid Water Mozzarella cheese Pasteurized milk Cheese cultures SaltEnzymesPowdered corn & potato starchAdded to prevent cakingNatamycinNatural mold inhibitorPepperoni Pork and beef Salt Spices DextroseLactic acid starter cultureOleresin of paprikaFlavoringSodium nitrite BHA BHT Citric acidTomato pasteSoybean oil and partially hydrogenated soybean oil Palm oil With soy lecithin Natural and artificial flavorsBeta caroteneFor colorSugar Partially hydrogenated palm kernel oil With soy lecithinSeasoned bread crumbsEnriched flour Wheat flour Niacin Reduced iron Thiamine mononitrate Riboflavin Folic acid Dehydrated garlicTomato powderSalt Dextrose Onion powder MaltodextrinDehydrated parsleyCorn syrup Sugar Citric acid Partially hydrogenated soybean oil and cottonseed oil YeastSodium stearoyl lactylateCalcium propionatePreservativeDough conditionersCalcium sulfateSaltL-cysteine hydrochlorideDeodorized garlic powder Tricalcium phosphateFungal enzymesMono-and diglycerides Whey Ethoxylated mono- and diglycerides Wheat flourSeasoningGarlic powder Salt Sugar Onion powder Spice Citric acid Modified corn starch Dried egg yolks Salt Yeast Dried whey Soy flour Dried egg whitesPowdered cellulose

About this result

USDA FoodData Central record · updated Oct 5, 2018 · US · 9 oz/255 g

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