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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Manufacturers use pizza seasoning to impart a savory, herbaceous flavor profile to a variety …
What it is
Pizza seasoning is a blend of dried herbs and spices designed to mimic the flavor of traditional Italian pizza toppings. Common ingredients include oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and sometimes thyme, rosemary, or red pepper flakes. The specific combination and proportions can vary widely by manufacturer.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use pizza seasoning to impart a savory, herbaceous flavor profile to a variety of foods. It is most frequently found in frozen appetizers, crackers, and other snack foods, but can also be used in sauces, marinades, and breaded products to add a distinct pizza-like taste.
Health notes
Pizza seasoning is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA for its intended use as a flavoring agent. The individual spices used are common food ingredients with long histories of safe consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of the individual spices, generally finding them safe at typical dietary levels. There are no widespread health concerns associated with the consumption of pizza seasoning at levels found in food.
Allergen info
Pizza seasoning is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not typically contain gluten unless specific gluten-containing spices or anti-caking agents are used, which is uncommon.
Note:
This site presents label data from USDA FoodData Central for general information. It is not medical advice.
Check the package label; formulations change.