Bierschinken product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Bierschinken Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Rewe

Bierschinken is a meat product from Rewe. 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 Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and dextrose, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of these ingredients indicates a processed product with potential quality issues.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative used to enhance shelf life but raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.

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 90% pork, indicating a high meat content which supports flavor and texture.
  • Water is included, which is common in meat products to maintain moisture.
  • Spices are present, contributing to the overall flavor profile of the product.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative used to enhance shelf life but raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Dextrose and sugar are added, which may indicate unnecessary processing and raise quality concerns.
  • The presence of stabilizers like sodium citrate suggests additional processing, which may affect the product's natural quality.

Who should avoid this product?

This meat product may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this meat product so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3901503

More from this brand: Rewe products in Zerotox

Similar products: meat_product in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: mustard , celery

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork, water, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and dextrose, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of these ingredients indicates a processed product with potential quality issues. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: mustard, celery. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative used to enhance shelf life but raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Dextrose and sugar are added, which may indicate unnecessary processing and raise quality concerns.; The presence of stabilizers like sodium citrate suggests additional processing, which may affect the product's natural quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Rewe — Bierschinken has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains 90% pork, indicating a high meat content which supports flavor and texture.; Water is included, which is common in meat products to maintain moisture.; Spices are present, contributing to the overall flavor profile of the product.. See the Pros section above.
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Rewe — Bierschinken has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.

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