Pizza Spice
What is Pizza Spice?
Pizza spice is a blend of dried herbs and spices used to flavor pizza and other Italian-style dishes. Common ingredients include oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, and sometimes a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat. The exact composition can vary by brand.
Is Pizza Spice vegan?
Pizza Spice is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pizza Spice gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Pizza Spice a major allergen?
Pizza spice is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens.
What is Pizza Spice used for?
Manufacturers use pizza spice to impart a savory, aromatic flavor profile characteristic of traditional pizza.
Is Pizza Spice safe?
Pizza spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring.
Why it's used
Manufacturers use pizza spice to impart a savory, aromatic flavor profile characteristic of traditional pizza. It is added to pizza dough, sauce, cheese toppings, and also used in pasta dishes, calzones, and garlic bread.
Health notes
Pizza spice is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a flavoring. The individual herbs and spices are common food ingredients with a long history of safe consumption. Regulatory bodies like JECFA and EFSA have evaluated many of these spices and found no safety concerns at typical dietary levels. There are no widespread controversies or significant health concerns associated with the consumption of pizza spice blends.
Allergen info
Pizza spice is not derived from any of the 9 FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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