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Mexican Pizza
Ingredients:
Mexican Pizza Shell: Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour, Water, Ground Corn (With Fumaric Acid, Calcium Propionate And Potassium Sorbate (P)), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Soybean, And/or Cottonseed Oil), Salt. Prepared In Canola Oil. Contains: Wheat [certified Vegan], Refried Beans: Pinto Beans, Soybean Oil, Seasoning (Salt, Sugar, Spice, Beet Powder (Vc), Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Corn Flour, Trehalose, Modified Cornstarch). [certified Vegan], Seasoned Beef: Beef, Water, Seasoning [cellulose, Chili Pepper, Maltodextrin, Salt, Oats, Soy Lecithin, Spices, Tomato Powder, Sugar, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors (Including Smoke Flavor), Torula Yeast, Cocoa, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Dextrose, Lactic Acid, Modified Corn Starch], Salt, Sodium Phosphates. Contains: Soy, Three Cheese Blend: Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pasteurized Process Monterey Jack And American Cheese With Peppers (Cultured Milk, Cultured Part-skim Milk, Water, Cream, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Jalapeno Peppers, Sodium Phosphate, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid [p], Color Added, Annatto And Paprika Extract Blend [vc], Enzymes), Anticaking Agents (Potato Starch, Cornstarch, Powdered Cellulose). Contains: Milk [certified Vegetarian], Mexican Pizza Sauce: Water, Diced Tomatoes, Diced Green Chilies, Modified Food Starch, Onions, Sugar, Tomato Paste, Spices, Salt, Maltodextrin, Paprika (Vc), Garlic Powder, Xanthan Gum, Onion Powder, Disodium Inosinate & Guanylate, Natural Flavors, Trehalose, Citric Acid. [certified Vegan], Tomatoes: Fresh Tomatoes. [certified Vegan]
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1 out of 5 green leaves, the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza falls short of meeting the standards for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and contains genetically modified ingredients, detracting from its overall healthfulness. The presence of added sugars, such as sugar and citric acid, along with dextrose—a more concerning added sugar—further diminishes its rating.
The Mexican Pizza is laden with potentially harmful additives, including natural flavors, flavor enhancers, soy lecithin, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, and sodium citrate. Maltodextrin, an additive known for its potential negative health impacts, is also a component of this food item. The product’s use of oils such as canola, soybean, and unspecified vegetable oils contributes to the low score, as these oils are considered harmful in the context of cleaner eating.
The ingredient list reveals a mixture of non-organic components, comprising an enriched bleached wheat flour shell, ground corn treated with preservatives, and a variety of oils. The refried beans include soybean oil and modified cornstarch, while the seasoned beef contains fillers and flavor enhancers. The three-cheese blend introduces additional additives and anticaking agents. The Mexican Pizza sauce incorporates modified food starch and various flavoring substances, indicative of a highly processed product.
Given the criteria for cleaner food options, the Taco Bell Mexican Pizza’s composition of GMO ingredients, added sugars, and harmful additives and oils leads to a recommendation to avoid this product. The aim is to steer consumers towards healthier, more natural choices, and this item does not align with those values. The assessment is clear: the Mexican Pizza is not a suitable option for those seeking clean eating alternatives.
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