04/28/2026
Papa John’s markets itself as “better ingredients,” but the scan shows the pizza base and toppings are still built from refined wheat flour, added sugar, soybean oil, preservatives, emulsifiers, and high sodium cheeses — the kind of ultra-processed components that spike blood sugar and load meals with calories. 
Even though they removed certain artificial ingredients years ago, many menu items remain high in salt, saturated fat, and refined carbs, especially large specialty pizzas and stuffed crusts. 
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