Is Club Sub Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Renaissance Food Group

Renaissance Food Group's Club Sub 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 Club Sub contains several processed ingredients like sodium phosphate and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and additives indicates a less clean composition.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The Club Sub contains several processed ingredients like sodium phosphate and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and additives indicates a less clean composition.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite in black forest ham raises concerns due to its association with 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 whole wheat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients compared to refined flour.
  • Includes baby swiss cheese, providing a source of calcium and protein.
  • Uses natural flavors in bacon, indicating a preference for less synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite in black forest ham raises concerns due to its association with processed meats.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may pose quality concerns.
  • Dough conditioners like azodicarbonamide indicate a highly processed product.

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.

  • Is Wheat Deli Roll safe in this food?

    Medium

    Wheat Deli Roll is used here as base. The wheat deli roll serves as the main component of the sandwich, providing carbohydrates. However, its enriched flour and additives raise concerns about processing.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Wheat deli roll (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, wheat bran, whole wheat flour, yeast, contains 1.5% or less of each of: wheat gluten, sugar, salt, honey, caramel color, dextrose, malted barley flour, dough conditioners [diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono and diglycerides, sodium stearoyl lactylate, mono and diglycerides, ethoxylated mono and diglycerides, potassium iodate, ascorbic acid, enzymes, l-cysteine, azodicarbonamide, polysorbate 60]. may contain soybean)

  • Is Black Forest Ham safe in this food?

    Medium

    Black Forest Ham is used here as flavor. Black forest ham adds flavor and protein but contains sodium nitrite, a preservative linked to health concerns associated with processed meats.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: black forest ham (cured with water, salt, dextrose, sugar, sodium phosphate, honey, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, coated with caramel color)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Black Forest Ham

  • Is Oven Roasted Turkey Breast safe in this food?

    Good

    Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is used here as base. Oven roasted turkey breast provides lean protein, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile of the sandwich.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: oven roasted turkey breast

  • Is Baby Swiss Cheese safe in this food?

    Good

    Baby Swiss Cheese is used here as base. Baby swiss cheese adds flavor and calcium, enhancing the nutritional value of the sandwich without synthetic additives.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: baby swiss cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, microbial enzymes)

  • Is Bacon safe in this food?

    Medium

    Bacon is used here as flavor. Bacon adds flavor and protein but is cured with sea salt and cane sugar, which may raise concerns about sodium intake.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: bacon - no nitrite or nitrate added except as naturally occurring in sea salt and celery juice powder (cured with: water, sea salt, cane sugar, natural flavors)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Bacon

  • Is Lettuce safe in this food?

    Good

    Lettuce is used here as base. Lettuce provides freshness and fiber, contributing positively to the overall composition of the sandwich.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: lettuce

    Read the full ingredient profile for Lettuce

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: 3457396

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Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

The Club Sub contains several processed ingredients like sodium phosphate and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and additives indicates a less clean composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: oven roasted turkey breast, baby swiss cheese, lettuce. See the Ingredients section above.
Renaissance Food Group — Club Sub has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Renaissance Food Group products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Renaissance Food Group — Club Sub has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite in black forest ham raises concerns due to its association with processed meats.; Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may pose quality concerns.; Dough conditioners like azodicarbonamide indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains whole wheat flour, which adds fiber and nutrients compared to refined flour.; Includes baby swiss cheese, providing a source of calcium and protein.; Uses natural flavors in bacon, indicating a preference for less synthetic additives.. See the Pros section above.
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