Pizza Sauce
Pizza sauce is generally tomato-based and can contribute beneficial lycopene and vitamins, but commercial preparations are commonly high in sodium and sometimes added sugar. Sodium content is the principal concern from a public-health perspective.
What it is
Prepared sauce typically made from tomatoes, herbs, oil, and seasonings used as a base on pizzas.
Flavor base; provides acidity, umami, moisture, and color.
Why it's flagged
- High sodium in commercial preparations
- Added sugars in some brands
What regulators actually say
"The Food Additive Status List organizes additives found in many parts of 21 CFR into one alphabetized list."
"Americans eat on average more than 3,400 mg of sodium per day—much more than the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommendation of less than 2,300 mg per day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS as a tomato-based food product
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a foodstuff under EU food law
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