Is Aberdeen Angus Steak & Caramelised Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Co-op
Aberdeen Angus Steak & Caramelised Onion is a food from Co-op. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Glucose Syrup, Stabilisers.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of ingredients, including processed elements like stabilizers and sugars. The presence of miso paste and balsamic vinegar adds some natural components, but overall, the processed nature raises concerns.
Main concern
Contains stabilizers like diphosphates and triphosphates, which indicate processing and raise quality concerns.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Includes miso paste, which adds fermented flavor and some natural ingredients.
- Contains balsamic vinegar, providing a tangy taste and potential flavor enhancement.
- Rocket adds freshness and a slight peppery flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains stabilizers like diphosphates and triphosphates, which indicate processing and raise quality concerns.
- Presence of added sugars in balsamic onion chutney and miso caramelised onions may indicate excessive sweetness.
- Multiple emulsifiers and processed oils suggest a less natural composition overall.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient in the onion bread, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in the bread and other components, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Toasted Kibbled Onion safe in this food?
Good
Toasted Kibbled Onion is used here as flavor. Toasted kibbled onion adds flavor and aroma to the bread, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Toasted Kibbled Onion
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as flavor. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to the texture and flavor of the bread, indicating a traditional baking process.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in various components, including the chutney and mayonnaise.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture in the mayonnaise and other components, but it is a processed oil, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Miso Paste safe in this food?
Good
Miso Paste is used here as natural_extract. Miso paste adds depth of flavor and is a fermented product, contributing positively to the ingredient profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Miso Paste (Water, Soya Beans, Rice)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is present in the chutney and miso caramelised onions, contributing sweetness but raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sweetness and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose Syrup
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Is Stabilisers safe in this food?
Bad
Stabilisers is used here as emulsifier. Stabilisers like diphosphates and triphosphates are synthetic additives used to maintain texture, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Stabilisers (Diphosphates, Triphosphates)
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3924212
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Allergens detected: wheat , egg
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