Is Chimex Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Sigma Alimentos
Sigma Alimentos's Chimex is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Phosphate, Natural And Artificial Flavorings, Sodium Erythorbate.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes sodium nitrite and sodium erythorbate, both synthetic additives that raise safety concerns. The presence of artificial flavorings further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
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 rosemary extract, which may provide some natural flavoring and antioxidant properties.
- Includes concentrated soy protein, which can enhance protein content in the product.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
- Artificial flavorings may raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- 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 Poultry Meat safe in this food?
Good
Poultry Meat is used here as base. Poultry meat serves as the primary protein source in this product, contributing essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: carne de ave
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Is Pork Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Pork Fat is used here as base. Pork fat adds flavor and moisture but is a processed ingredient that raises health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa de cerdo
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that helps in the overall texture and moisture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: agua
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but may raise gluten concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: harina de trigo
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this food?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is essential for flavor and provides iodine, which is important for thyroid health.
Role in formula: base
Original: sal yodada
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Is Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Soy protein concentrate enhances protein content but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteina concentrada de soya
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Concentrate
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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 moisture retention but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: fosfato de sodio
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavorings safe in this food?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavorings is used here as flavor. The inclusion of both natural and artificial flavorings indicates a highly processed product with potential health implications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizantes naturales y artificiales
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavorings
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Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed soy protein is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: proteina vegetal hidrolizada de soya
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Is Sodium Erythorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Erythorbate is used here as preservative. Sodium erythorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: eritorbato de sodio
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this food?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as natural_extract. Rosemary extract is a natural ingredient that may provide antioxidant properties and enhance flavor.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: extracto de romero
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Is Sodium Diacetate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Diacetate is used here as preservative. Sodium diacetate is a synthetic compound used for preservation, raising concerns about its safety in processed foods.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: diocetato de sodio
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health risks, particularly in processed meats.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: nitraito de sodio
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Is Carmine safe in this food?
Bad
Carmine is used here as colorant. Carmine is a synthetic colorant derived from insects, raising ethical and dietary concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: carmín
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: 4065095
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