Is Antipasto Di Mare Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Primia
This page reviews Antipasto Di Mare by Primia as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mollusks and crustaceans (80%) and sunflower oil (20%). The presence of preservatives like E202 raises quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Contains E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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
- High content of seafood (80%) indicates a rich source of marine flavors and nutrients.
- Natural ingredients like parsley and chili contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains E202 (potassium sorbate), a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Includes sugar, which is often unnecessary in savory products and may indicate processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Mollusks And Crustaceans safe in this food?
Good
Mollusks And Crustaceans is used here as base. Mollusks and crustaceans provide a rich source of protein and flavor, contributing to the product's seafood profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: MOLLUSCHI e CROSTACEI
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di semi di girasole
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Is Wine Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Wine vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: aceto di vino
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley is a natural herb that adds flavor and freshness, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: prezzemolo
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Is Chili safe in this food?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili provides heat and flavor, enhancing the sensory experience without artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: peperoncino
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer that is essential for balancing the taste of seafood.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included, which may not be necessary in a savory product, indicating potential processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid (E330) is used to adjust acidity, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: correttore di acidità: E330
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid (E300) acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antiossidante: E300
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante: E202
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: 4142905
More from this brand: Primia products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , eggs , soy , fish , celery , sulfites
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