Is Burger Slaw Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Meadow-Fresh
Burger Slaw is a food from Meadow-Fresh. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes spiced mustard mayonnaise and various vegetables. Ingredients like xanthan gum and sugar raise concerns about processing and additives, impacting the overall rating.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes spiced mustard mayonnaise and various vegetables. Ingredients like xanthan gum and sugar raise concerns about processing and additives, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in processed foods.
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 a variety of vegetables like white and red cabbage, which contribute to texture and flavor.
- Spiced mustard mayonnaise adds a unique flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in processed foods.
- Xanthan gum is a stabilizer that, while common, indicates a level of processing that may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as the primary fat source in the mayonnaise, providing texture. However, it is a refined oil, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that acts as a solvent in the mayonnaise, contributing to the desired consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Gherkin safe in this food?
Good
Gherkin is used here as flavor. Gherkins add a tangy flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing the overall taste profile. They are a natural ingredient with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gherkins
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as flavor. Tomato purée contributes to the flavor and color of the mayonnaise, providing natural sweetness and acidity without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomato Purée
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Is Liquid Whole Egg safe in this food?
Medium
Liquid Whole Egg is used here as emulsifier. Liquid whole egg acts as an emulsifier in the mayonnaise, helping to blend oil and water. However, it raises concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Liquid Whole Egg (Egg, Salt)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar provides acidity, balancing flavors in the mayonnaise. It is a common ingredient with no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Spirit Vinegar
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Is White Onion safe in this food?
Good
White Onion is used here as flavor. White onion adds a sharp flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Onion
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Is Dijon Mustard safe in this food?
Good
Dijon Mustard is used here as flavor. Dijon mustard contributes a tangy flavor and depth to the mayonnaise, made from natural ingredients without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dijon Mustard [Water, Mustard Seeds, Spirit Vinegar, Salt, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid]
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice adds acidity and freshness to the mayonnaise, enhancing flavor while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lemon Juice
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the mayonnaise, a common ingredient that does not raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Turmeric Powder safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric Powder is used here as colorant. Turmeric powder adds color and a mild flavor to the mayonnaise, being a natural ingredient with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Turmeric Powder
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this food?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée provides a strong flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée [Garlic, Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid]
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Is Mustard Powder safe in this food?
Good
Mustard Powder is used here as flavor. Mustard powder adds a sharp flavor to the mayonnaise, contributing to its overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mustard Powder
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer to maintain texture in the mayonnaise. While generally recognized as safe, it indicates processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum
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Is Coriander Powder safe in this food?
Good
Coriander Powder is used here as flavor. Coriander powder adds a unique flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Coriander Powder
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Is Comflour safe in this food?
Medium
Comflour is used here as thickener. Comflour acts as a thickener in the mayonnaise, contributing to texture but indicating a level of processing that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Comflour
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Is All Spice safe in this food?
Good
All Spice is used here as flavor. All spice adds a warm flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: All Spice
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Is Cinnamon Powder safe in this food?
Good
Cinnamon Powder is used here as flavor. Cinnamon powder contributes a warm, sweet flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste profile without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cinnamon Powder
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Is Cloves safe in this food?
Good
Cloves is used here as flavor. Cloves add a strong, aromatic flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cloves
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Is White Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
White Cabbage is used here as base. White cabbage provides crunch and freshness to the slaw, being a natural ingredient with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: White Cabbage
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Is Red Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Red Cabbage is used here as base. Red cabbage adds color and crunch to the slaw, enhancing the visual appeal and texture without safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Red Cabbage
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot contributes sweetness and crunch to the slaw, being a natural ingredient with no safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Carrot
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Is Red Onion safe in this food?
Good
Red Onion is used here as flavor. Red onion adds a mild, sweet flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Red Onion
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Is Spring Onion safe in this food?
Good
Spring Onion is used here as flavor. Spring onion provides a fresh, mild flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spring Onion
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley adds a fresh, herbal flavor to the slaw, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Parsley
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: 3845307
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Allergens detected: egg
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