Is Baconburger 2x140g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Meny
Baconburger 2x140g is one of the meat product products analyzed by Zerotox for Meny. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Nitrite, Lactose affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several processed ingredients such as sodium nitrite (E250) and multiple stabilizers (E450, E451, E407, E415), indicating significant processing and raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health 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
- Contains pork (49.8%) and bacon (15.0%), providing a meat-rich profile.
- Includes spices which may enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Multiple stabilizers (E450, E451, E407, E415) indicate high processing levels.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this meat product.
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Is Pork safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork serves as the primary ingredient, contributing to the meat content and flavor profile. Its quality is generally acceptable.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinekjøtt
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Is Bacon safe in this meat product?
Medium
Bacon is used here as base. Bacon adds flavor and fat content but is processed and may contain preservatives, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: bacon
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture in meat products, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used as a preservative to enhance color and shelf life but is associated with health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel e250
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which is acceptable but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: stivelse fra tapioka
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Is Milk safe in this meat product?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk is included for its nutritional value but may raise concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: melk
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Is Lactose safe in this meat product?
Bad
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, which can be problematic for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: laktose
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Is Potato Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetmel
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Is Beef safe in this meat product?
Medium
Beef is used here as base. Beef is included in small amounts (3.3%) and contributes to the overall meat profile but is less significant.
Role in formula: base
Original: storfekjøtt
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this meat product?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as preservative. Sodium acetate is used as an antioxidant but is a synthetic ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: antioksidant e325
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium citrate acts as an antioxidant, which is acceptable but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant e331
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: 4049752
More from this brand: Meny products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , lactose , soy
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