Is Coleslaw Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eldorado
This page reviews Coleslaw by Eldorado as a food. 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: Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of egg yolk indicates animal-derived content.
Main concern
Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
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 cabbage and carrot, providing some natural vegetable content.
- Egg yolk can contribute to texture and flavor, enhancing the overall product quality.
Concerns
- Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- The use of thickeners like guar gum and xanthan gum may indicate processing that could affect ingredient integrity.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Cabbage safe in this food?
Good
Cabbage is used here as base. Cabbage is the primary ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vitkål
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but is processed, raising some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient used for hydration and consistency in the product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Carrot safe in this food?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrot adds natural sweetness and color, enhancing the nutritional profile of the coleslaw.
Role in formula: base
Original: morot
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes to the creaminess and flavor of the coleslaw but indicates animal-derived content.
Role in formula: base
Original: äggula*
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, essential for balancing the taste of the coleslaw.
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 added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sker
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Is Mustard Seed safe in this food?
Good
Mustard Seed is used here as flavor. Mustard seed adds a distinct flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall taste of the coleslaw.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: senapsfrö
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar provides acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vinäger
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Is Chili safe in this food?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds a spicy kick to the coleslaw, enhancing flavor complexity without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (kalium - sorber
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that can raise concerns regarding its long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumbensoat
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but may indicate processing that affects ingredient integrity.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (guarkärnmjöl
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used for thickening and stabilizing, but its presence suggests a level of processing that may affect quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xantangum
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the product's safety and quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (citronsyra
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Is Antioxidant safe in this food?
Medium
Antioxidant is used here as antioxidant. Antioxidants are included to prevent spoilage, but the specific type is not disclosed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidationsmedel
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: 4059473
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Allergens detected: egg
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