Is Bolognese Turmat Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nortura Sa Prior
This page reviews Bolognese Turmat by Nortura Sa Prior as a ready meal. 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: Aroma, E472, Modified Starch E1422.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes Bolognese sauce with synthetic preservatives like E472 and modified starch E1422, indicating a processed nature that raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Synthetic preservatives E472 and modified starch E1422 raise concerns about processing.
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 tomato and vegetables, providing some natural flavors and nutrients.
- Includes durum wheat and egg in pasta, which are traditional ingredients for texture.
Concerns
- Synthetic preservatives E472 and modified starch E1422 raise concerns about processing.
- Presence of sugar and salt may indicate a less healthy profile.
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 ready meal and why it matters.
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Is Tomato safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient providing flavor and some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomat
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Is Pork safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Pork is used here as base. Pork adds protein and flavor but raises concerns due to its processed nature in this context.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinekjøtt
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Is Onion safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and provides some health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: løk
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Is Carrot safe in this ready meal?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot contributes natural sweetness and nutrients, supporting the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: gulrot
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the sauce's consistency and does not raise any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Celery safe in this ready meal?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery adds flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall ingredient profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: selleri
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Is Olive Oil safe in this ready meal?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as base. Olive oil is a healthy fat that enhances flavor and provides some health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: oliven - og soyaolje
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Is Garlic safe in this ready meal?
Good
Garlic is used here as base. Garlic adds flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvitløk
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns regarding sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for sweetness but may contribute to an unhealthy profile in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sukker
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Is Beef Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Beef Extract is used here as flavor. Beef extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: oksekjøttekstrakt
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Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and are generally considered beneficial.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Aroma safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may refer to artificial flavoring, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is E472 safe in this ready meal?
Bad
E472 is used here as preservative. E472 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel E472
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Is Modified Starch E1422 safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Modified Starch E1422 is used here as thickener. Modified starch E1422 is a processed thickening agent that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse E1422
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Is E306 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
E306 is used here as antioxidant. E306 is a natural antioxidant but its presence indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant E306
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Is E392 safe in this ready meal?
Medium
E392 is used here as antioxidant. E392 is a synthetic antioxidant that raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: E392
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Is Durum Wheat safe in this ready meal?
Good
Durum Wheat is used here as base. Durum wheat is a high-quality grain used in pasta, contributing positively to texture and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Durum hvete
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Is Egg safe in this ready meal?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Egg adds protein and richness to the pasta, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg
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Is Soy safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Soy is used here as base. Soy is a common ingredient that may raise concerns for those with allergies or sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: soya
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: 4046630
More from this brand: Nortura Sa Prior products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: gluten , egg , soy
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