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Ellio's Pizza 27 Slice Pepp
Frozen Foods
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Ellio's Pizza 27 Slice Pepp

Ellio's
56.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
11g
Protein
7g
Sugars
720mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
64
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ellio's Pizza 27 Slice Pepp is a large, value-oriented frozen pepperoni pizza sold in supermarkets as a family-size convenience meal. You'd find it in the frozen foods aisle, stacked alongside other frozen pizzas, party trays, and microwaveable entrees — often near budget brands and promotional endcaps for game-night staples. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, game-day spreads, dorm-room meals, and back-to-school pantry stocking when shoppers want an inexpensive, shareable option. The Ellio's name evokes a retro, all-American pizza identity aimed at cost-conscious families and nostalgic adults who remember similar boxed pizzas from childhood; marketing leans on affordability, convenience, and kid-friendly portioning rather than artisanal claims. The label typically emphasizes size and flavor (“27 Slice”/“Pepperoni”), possibly “real cheese” or quick-cook messaging, but does not carry organic certification and makes no meaningful “natural” or health-forward claims. In plain language, this is a highly processed frozen product — made with enriched flours, industrially prepared cheese and cured meats, added preservatives and flavoring agents to ensure shelf stability and consistent taste. Sensory impressions: a thin, slightly crisped cardboard-style crust when baked, an oily ring of browned pepperoni, uniform melted mozzarella with a glossy sheen, and a tomato paste base with a faintly sweet undertone; texture is chewy with occasional crunchy edges. Packaging is a large rectangular cardboard box with bold photography and nutrition callouts; the ritual is straightforward — remove from freezer, slide into a preheated oven, slice on a cutting board, and serve on paper plates at casual gatherings or in front of the TV for an easy, communal meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 slices
Servings per Container: 13.5
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium720mg31%
Total Carbohydrate38g14%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein11g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour, (Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Malted, Barley, Flour],, Water,, Low-Moisture, Part-Skim, Mozzarella, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Tomato, Paste,, Pepperoni, (Pork,, Beef,, Salt,, Spices,, Dextrose,, Lactic, Acid, Starter, Culture,, Oleoresin, of, Paprika, (Color),, Flavor,, Garlic, Powder,, Sodium, Nitrite,, BHA,, BHT,, Citric, Acid),, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Yeast,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Spices,, Dehydrated, Garlic..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • BHA - Synthetic preservative
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Oleoresin of Paprika (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrially processed ingredients (enriched flour, whey protein concentrate), cured pepperoni with preservatives and antioxidants (sodium nitrite, BHA/BHT), added sugars and flavorings, indicating a highly processed/ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Ellio's Pizza 27 Slice Pepp

That depends on what you mean by 'healthy'! If you're looking for a convenient meal option that packs a decent protein punch (11g per serving), then it fits the bill. But keep in mind it's also higher in sodium (720mg) and contains added sugars, so it's best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

Vibe:

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