Is Beetroot Horseradish Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Biobio
Biobio's Beetroot Horseradish is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes beetroot (33%) and horseradish preparation (13%), along with sunflower oil and seeds. The presence of concentrated juices indicates some processing, raising moderate quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes beetroot (33%) and horseradish preparation (13%), along with sunflower oil and seeds. The presence of concentrated juices indicates some processing, raising moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of concentrated juices suggests processing, which may reduce quality.
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 beetroot (33%), which adds natural flavor and color.
- Sunflower oil and seeds provide healthy fats and nutrients.
- Includes apple juice concentrate, adding a natural sweetness.
- Horseradish (77% in preparation) contributes a distinct flavor.
Concerns
- Presence of concentrated juices suggests processing, which may reduce quality.
- Branntweinessig (distilled vinegar) is a synthetic ingredient with potential concerns.
- Meersalz (sea salt) is present, which may raise sodium content concerns.
- The product contains multiple preservatives, indicating a less clean profile.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Beetroot safe in this food?
Good
Beetroot is used here as base. Beetroot is a natural ingredient that provides flavor, color, and potential health benefits. Its presence supports the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rote Beete
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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 fats but is often refined, raising some quality concerns regarding processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds are nutritious and provide healthy fats, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenkerne
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Is Horseradish Preparation safe in this food?
Medium
Horseradish Preparation is used here as flavor. This preparation contains horseradish (77%), vinegar, water, and salt, which adds flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meerrettichzubereitung
Read the full ingredient profile for Horseradish Preparation
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient used for consistency and texture, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Beetroot Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Beetroot Juice Concentrate is used here as colorant. Beetroot juice concentrate (4.0%) is used for color and flavor but indicates some processing, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Rote Beetesaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Beetroot Juice Concentrate
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Apple juice concentrate adds sweetness but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Apfelsaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice concentrate is used for acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient, which may affect overall quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Apple Cider Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Apple cider vinegar is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Apfelessig
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement but contributes to sodium content, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Meersalz
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: 3877853
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