Is Buitoni Creazione Tuna and Red Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buitoni
This page reviews Buitoni Creazione Tuna and Red Onion by Buitoni as a food. 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium caseinate and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of tuna and mozzarella indicates some natural components, but overall, the product is mixed in quality.
Main concern
Sodium caseinate is a processed dairy derivative that may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 tuna (8%), providing a source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
- Includes mozzarella cheese (12%), which adds flavor and texture.
- Tomato is present, contributing to the overall taste and moisture.
- Red onion (4%) adds natural flavor and some antioxidants.
Concerns
- Sodium caseinate is a processed dairy derivative that may raise concerns for some consumers.
- Modified starch is used as a stabilizer, indicating a level of processing that may not appeal to all.
- Presence of artificial aroma raises questions about the naturalness of the flavor profile.
- Contains several stabilizers and emulsifiers, which may indicate a less clean ingredient 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 food and why it matters.
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Is Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Flour is used here as base. Flour serves as the primary base for the product, providing structure. However, it is a refined ingredient that may lack nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in the product, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: agua
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as flavor. Tomato adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomate
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as flavor. Mozzarella cheese provides flavor and creaminess, but its processed nature may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: queso mozzarella (12%)
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Is Tuna safe in this food?
Good
Tuna is used here as flavor. Tuna is a source of protein and healthy fats, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: atún (8%)
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Is Garlic Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Garlic Sauce is used here as flavor. Garlic sauce adds flavor but contains several processed ingredients, which may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salsa de ajo (6%) (aceite de girasol, agua, leche desnatada en polvo, caseinato de sodio, sal, estabilizante (almidón modificado), ajo en polvo, perejil)
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Is Red Onion safe in this food?
Good
Red Onion is used here as flavor. Red onion adds natural flavor and some antioxidants, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cebolla roja (4%)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils are used for texture and moisture but may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceites vegetales (girasol, nabina)
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Is Aroma safe in this food?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is an artificial flavoring that may not align with clean eating principles, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive use can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening agent. Yeast is used for leavening, contributing to the texture of the product without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: levadura
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Is Stabilizer Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Stabilizer Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as stabilizer. This stabilizer helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: estabilizante (mono y diglicéridos de ácidos grasos)
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as flavor. Lemon juice adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zumo de limón
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Is Malted Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Malted Wheat Flour is used here as base. Malted wheat flour contributes to flavor and texture but is a refined ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: harina de trigo malteada
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Is Dehydrated Wheat Sourdough safe in this food?
Medium
Dehydrated Wheat Sourdough is used here as base. Dehydrated sourdough adds flavor complexity but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: base
Original: masa madre de trigo deshidratada
Read the full ingredient profile for Dehydrated Wheat Sourdough
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Is Flour Treatment Agent Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Flour Treatment Agent Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is used to improve dough quality and is generally considered safe in food applications.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: agente de tratamiento de la harina (ácido ascórbico)
Read the full ingredient profile for Flour Treatment Agent Ascorbic Acid
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de levadura
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Is Pepper Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Pepper Extract is used here as flavor. Pepper extract adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de pimienta
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: 4083855
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Allergens detected: milk , fish , wheat
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