Is Beef Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Esselunga
This page reviews Beef Broth by Esselunga as a food. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Natural Flavoring.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes beef, dehydrated vegetables, and natural flavoring. The presence of natural flavoring and salt raises some quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Natural flavoring may include additives that are not fully disclosed, raising 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
- Contains beef, providing a source of flavor and richness.
- Includes dehydrated vegetables like tomato and onion, adding some nutritional value.
- Gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Concerns
- Natural flavoring may include additives that are not fully disclosed, raising quality concerns.
- Contains salt, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this broth, essential for dissolving flavors and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Beef safe in this food?
Medium
Beef is used here as flavor. Beef is included for flavor enhancement, but its low percentage may limit its contribution to overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carne di manzo
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Is Rehydrated Vegetables safe in this food?
Good
Rehydrated Vegetables is used here as flavor. Dehydrated vegetables like tomato and onion add flavor and some nutrients, enhancing the broth's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: verdure reidratate
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Is Rehydrated Carrot Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Rehydrated Carrot Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Carrot juice concentrate contributes sweetness and color, enhancing the broth's overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: succo concentrato di carota reidratato
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the overall flavor complexity, enhancing the broth's taste without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spezie
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this food?
Bad
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring may contain undisclosed additives, raising quality and safety concerns regarding its composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma naturale
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: 4122983
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Allergens detected: milk
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