Is Creamy Potatoes with Garlic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bama Dagligvare
Bama Dagligvare's Creamy Potatoes with Garlic is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 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 Disulfite.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The product contains a mix of good and medium quality ingredients. The presence of cream and garlic is beneficial, but the use of emulsifiers and preservatives raises some concerns.
Main concern
Emulsifiers such as guar gum and xanthan gum may raise concerns about processed additives.
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
- Potatoes (70%) provide a natural base, contributing to the overall quality.
- Garlic (0.7%) adds flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
- Cream mixture includes natural ingredients like cream and salt, supporting a creamy texture.
- Tapioca starch serves as a thickener, which is generally acceptable in processed foods.
Concerns
- Emulsifiers such as guar gum and xanthan gum may raise concerns about processed additives.
- Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- The presence of citric acid as an antioxidant indicates some level of processing.
- High percentage of cream mixture (29%) may contribute to a less favorable nutritional profile.
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 Potato safe in this food?
Good
Potato is used here as base. Potato serves as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and wholesome base for the dish.
Role in formula: base
Original: Potet
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Is Cream Mixture safe in this food?
Medium
Cream Mixture is used here as base. The cream mixture contains cream and salt, contributing to flavor and texture but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløteblanding
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is included for flavor enhancement and may offer some health benefits, adding to the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as antioxidant. Citric acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: sitronsyre
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Is Sodium Disulfite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Disulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumdisulfitt
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickener, which is generally acceptable but indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as emulsifier. Guar gum is an emulsifier that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: guarkjernemel
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as emulsifier. Xanthan gum is another emulsifier that aids in texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: xantangummi
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: 4043486
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