Is Bratwurst Urøkt Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unil
Bratwurst Urøkt is one of the meat product products analyzed by Zerotox for Unil. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Diphosphates, Triphosphates affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 85% pork and various additives like E325 and E262, which are used for acidity regulation. The presence of stabilizers E450 and E451 raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Contains stabilizers E450 and E451, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
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
- High pork content (85%) indicates a substantial meat base, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Includes natural spices like pepper and caraway, enhancing taste without artificial flavors.
Concerns
- Contains stabilizers E450 and E451, which are synthetic and may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of acidity regulators E325 and E262 suggests a processed nature, impacting overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this meat product.
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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 the main protein source and flavor profile in this sausage.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinekjøtt
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for moisture and texture in the sausage, ensuring a palatable product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as acidulant. Sodium acetate (E325) is used to regulate acidity, which can affect flavor balance but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e325)
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as acidulant. Sodium citrate (E262) helps maintain pH levels, contributing to preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e262)
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as stabilizer. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed carbohydrate.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, essential in meat products for taste and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Irradiated Spices safe in this meat product?
Medium
Irradiated Spices is used here as flavor. Irradiated spices like pepper and caraway are used for flavoring, but the irradiation process raises some safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: bestrålt krydder [pepper, karve, merian]
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Is Diphosphates safe in this meat product?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as stabilizer. Diphosphates (E450) are synthetic stabilizers that can raise concerns about processed ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e450)
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Is Triphosphates safe in this meat product?
Bad
Triphosphates is used here as stabilizer. Triphosphates (E451) are synthetic additives used for texture but can indicate a highly processed product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (e451)
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Is Imported Sheep Casing safe in this meat product?
Medium
Imported Sheep Casing is used here as base. Imported sheep casing is used for encasing the sausage, which is common in meat products but raises sourcing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: importert fåretarm
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: 4046087
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