Is Butterflied Leg Of Lamb With Mint Jus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
M S Food
This page reviews Butterflied Leg Of Lamb With Mint Jus by M S Food as a meat product. 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: Yeast Extract, Flavouring, Maltodextrin.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes lamb and a mint jus, but also contains several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and yeast extract, raising quality concerns. The presence of sugar and sulphites further indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains maltodextrin, a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its quality and potential impact on health.
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 lamb content (76%) indicates a significant portion of the product is meat, contributing to its flavor and texture.
- Mint is a natural herb included for flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains maltodextrin, a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its quality and potential impact on health.
- Includes sugar and yeast extract, which are often associated with processed foods and may indicate lower overall quality.
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 meat product and why it matters.
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Is Lamb safe in this meat product?
Good
Lamb is used here as base. Lamb is the primary ingredient, providing protein and flavor. Its high percentage indicates a meat-rich product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lamb
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Is Redcurrant And Mint Jus safe in this meat product?
Medium
Redcurrant And Mint Jus is used here as flavor. This sauce adds flavor but contains sugar and processed components, which may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Redcurrant and Mint Jus
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Is Unsalted Butter safe in this meat product?
Medium
Unsalted Butter is used here as base. Unsalted butter adds richness and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: Unsalted Butter (Milk)
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Is Lamb Stock safe in this meat product?
Medium
Lamb Stock is used here as base. Lamb stock enhances flavor but contains yeast extract and salt, which may raise concerns about sodium content.
Role in formula: base
Original: Lamb Stock (Water, Lamb Bones, Yeast Extract, Salt, Tomato Purée, Sugar)
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Is Mint safe in this meat product?
Good
Mint is used here as natural_extract. Mint is a natural herb that contributes to flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a more natural profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Mint
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Is Cornflour safe in this meat product?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Cornflour
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium levels, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this meat product?
Bad
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is a flavor enhancer that may contain MSG or similar compounds, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast Extract
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Is Roasted Garlic Puree safe in this meat product?
Good
Roasted Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Roasted garlic purée adds natural flavor without synthetic additives, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Roasted Garlic Purée
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Is Flavouring safe in this meat product?
Bad
Flavouring is used here as flavor. Flavouring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Flavouring
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Is Cracked Black Pepper safe in this meat product?
Good
Cracked Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Cracked black pepper is a natural spice that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, supporting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cracked Black Pepper
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this meat product?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can raise blood sugar levels, indicating lower quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Acidity Regulator E500 safe in this meat product?
Bad
Acidity Regulator E500 is used here as stabilizer. E500 is a synthetic additive used to regulate acidity, raising concerns about the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Acidity Regulator: E500
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Tapioca Starch
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Is Dried Vinegar safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dried Vinegar is used here as flavor. Dried vinegar adds acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not enhance nutritional value.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Vinegar
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: 3573964
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