Is Carving Station Turkey Breast Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms's Carving Station Turkey Breast is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Propionate, Ethoxylated Mono Diglycerides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as sodium phosphate and calcium propionate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like sorbic acid and calcium disodium EDTA indicates a highly processed composition.
Main concern
Calcium propionate and sodium propionate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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
- Turkey breast provides a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Sourdough bread includes enriched bleached flour, which adds some nutritional value through added vitamins.
- Swiss cheese contains cultured milk, which can enhance flavor and texture in the product.
- Mayonnaise adds moisture and flavor, with egg yolks providing some richness.
Concerns
- Calcium propionate and sodium propionate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sodium phosphate is included, which is often used as a preservative and can indicate a highly processed product.
- The presence of azodicarbonamide (ADA) is controversial due to its use as a dough conditioner and potential health concerns.
- Multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers like mono-diglycerides and polysorbate 60 suggest a highly processed formulation.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Turkey Breast safe in this food?
Good
Turkey Breast is used here as base. Turkey breast is a lean source of protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: turkey breast
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for moisture and texture in the product, ensuring palatability.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Nonfat Dry Milk safe in this food?
Medium
Nonfat Dry Milk is used here as base. Nonfat dry milk adds creaminess and some nutritional value, but its processing raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: nonfat dry milk
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive use can raise health concerns, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement, but its presence in processed foods can be a concern for health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sugar
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for preservation, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium phosphate
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is often used as a salt substitute, but its processing raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: potassium chloride
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Is Calcium Propionate safe in this food?
Bad
Calcium Propionate is used here as preservative. Calcium propionate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: calcium propionate
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Is Fumaric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Fumaric Acid is used here as acidulant. Fumaric acid is used to adjust acidity, but its synthetic nature raises moderate quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: fumaric acid
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Is Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps improve texture but is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: calcium stearoyl lactylate
Read the full ingredient profile for Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Mono Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono-diglycerides are used to improve texture but are processed and can raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono-diglycerides
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Is Ethoxylated Mono Diglycerides safe in this food?
Bad
Ethoxylated Mono Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Ethoxylated mono-diglycerides are synthetic emulsifiers that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ethoxylated mono-diglycerides
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbic acid
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this food?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as preservative. Calcium disodium EDTA is used to protect flavor but is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: calcium disodium edta
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: 3400537
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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