Is Bergsalami Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Landbeck
This page reviews Bergsalami by Landbeck as a meat product. 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: Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
Bergsalami contains sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of diphosphates as stabilizers also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, affecting the overall rating.
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 spices like coriander and white pepper, which enhance flavor naturally.
- Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to maintain product freshness.
- Includes natural extracts from various spices, contributing to flavor complexity.
- The use of beech wood smoke adds a traditional flavor profile.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, affecting the overall rating.
- Diphosphates as stabilizers may raise questions about the level of processing involved.
- Dextrose, a form of sugar, is included, which may not be necessary for all consumers.
- Potential traces of mustard and celery could pose allergen risks for sensitive individuals.
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 meat product and why it matters.
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Is Pork safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork serves as the primary ingredient, providing protein and flavor. Its quality depends on sourcing and processing standards.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweinefleisch
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Is Bacon safe in this meat product?
Good
Bacon is used here as base. Bacon adds richness and flavor to the salami, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Speck
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this meat product?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is used for flavor and preservation, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat)
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Is White Pepper safe in this meat product?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper contributes a mild heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without overpowering.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: weißer Pfeffer
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Is Coriander safe in this meat product?
Good
Coriander is used here as flavor. Coriander adds a unique flavor profile, known for its aromatic qualities, enhancing the salami's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Koriander
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Is Nutmeg Extract safe in this meat product?
Medium
Nutmeg Extract is used here as flavor. Nutmeg extract provides warmth and depth to the flavor, though it is used in small amounts.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Muskatnuss-
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Is Majoram Extract safe in this meat product?
Medium
Majoram Extract is used here as flavor. Marjoram extract adds a sweet, aromatic flavor, contributing to the overall taste balance.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Majoran-
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Is Garlic Extract safe in this meat product?
Good
Garlic Extract is used here as flavor. Garlic extract enhances flavor and aroma, providing a savory note that complements the meat.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch-
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is used to prevent oxidation, maintaining freshness but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit
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Is Diphosphates safe in this meat product?
Medium
Diphosphates is used here as stabilizer. Diphosphates are used to stabilize the product, but their presence indicates a level of processing that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Diphosphate
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Is Beech Wood Smoke safe in this meat product?
Good
Beech Wood Smoke is used here as flavor. Beech wood smoke adds a natural smoky flavor, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Buchenholzrauch
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is included as a sweetener, which may not be necessary and could raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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: 3856955
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Allergens detected: mustard , celery
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