The search for a ready-made, quick-to-bake and tasty pizza finds a practical solution in the frozen ones offered by large-scale retailers. Many people prefer to knead and season at home, others choose to have a supply of ready-made pizzas in the freezer, useful for informal dinners or last-minute lunches. The versions on the market vary: different sizes, classic and wholemeal bases, simple or rich seasonings. On a nutritional level, however, there are significant differences. To orient the consumer, it is essential to read the list of ingredients and the values reported on the label.
The new Altroconsumo test examined more than 180 frozen pizzas, evaluating the nutritional composition and list of ingredients. The result shows that few products reach a satisfactory level: only seven earned the “Good” rating. Among these, the Tre Mulini wholemeal pizza (Eurospin) – Cherry Tomato and Rocket stands out as the best among the offers available on the Eurospin shelf, thanks to a good balance between ingredients and nutritional profile.
The 7 frozen pizzas promoted
The references that obtained the “Good” score are on a higher quality level than the majority of the proposals tested. Here is the complete list, with the score assigned by Altroconsumo and some notes on the composition:
These products stand out for a greater balance between taste and nutritional quality compared to the many other frozen pizzas examined. To consult the complete ranking and details on the individual evaluations, please refer to the official publication of Altroconsumo.
How Altroconsumo rated the pizzas
The methodology that guided the test combines nutritional parameters and characteristics of the ingredient list, with a weighting system designed to reflect the impact on the consumer’s health. The final score comes from several components:
The products are divided into five merit bands: Very good (80–100 points), Good (60–79), Acceptable (40–59), Poor (20–39) and Very poor (0–19).
