Is Beetroot Safe? Ingredient Analysis
V-Love
Beetroot is a food from V-Love. 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 Modified Waxy Maize Starch, Sugar, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sodium citrate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural ingredients like beetroot and quinoa is positive but insufficient to offset the processed components.
Main concern
Modified starch and sodium citrate are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
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 and quinoa, which are natural ingredients contributing to the overall composition.
- Includes sunflower seeds and chickpeas, providing some nutritional diversity and potential benefits.
Concerns
- Modified starch and sodium citrate are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
- Presence of added sugars and artificial colorants indicates a level of processing that detracts from overall quality.
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 Spelt Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Spelt Flour is used here as base. Spelt flour is a whole grain that adds fiber and nutrients but is processed compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: Dinkelmehl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and acts as a solvent in this product, contributing to texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Beetroot Puree safe in this food?
Good
Beetroot Puree is used here as natural_extract. Beetroot puree provides natural color and flavor, along with potential health benefits from beetroot.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Randenpüree
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is used for flavor and iodine supplementation, but excessive salt intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kochsalz jodiert
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Is Modified Waxy Maize Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Waxy Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified waxy maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Wachsmaisstärke
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Waxy Maize Starch
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Citrus Fibers safe in this food?
Medium
Citrus Fibers is used here as stabilizer. Citrus fibers are used for texture and moisture retention but are processed, which may affect quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Zitrus - fasern
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Is Cumin safe in this food?
Good
Cumin is used here as flavor. Cumin adds flavor and has potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kreuzkümmel
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Is Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper enhances flavor and may have antioxidant properties, adding to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfeffer
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as acidulant. Ascorbic acid is used as a preservative and antioxidant, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Kale safe in this food?
Good
Kale is used here as natural_extract. Kale is a nutrient-dense leafy green that contributes positively to the product's overall health profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Federkohl
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosöl
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is processed, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hefeextrakt
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Is Garlic Extract safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Extract is used here as flavor. Garlic extract adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch - extrakt
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: 4084970
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