Is Dehydrated Meat Flavor Broth Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Knorr
This page reviews Dehydrated Meat Flavor Broth by Knorr as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and caramel color, raising quality concerns. The presence of animal fat also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises safety 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 natural vegetables like garlic and parsley, which contribute to flavor.
- Includes turmeric, a natural spice known for its color and flavor enhancement.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises safety concerns.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate processing and quality issues.
- Animal fat is present, which may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
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 sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation in this broth mix. It is a common ingredient in many savory products.
Role in formula: base
Original: SAL
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Is Animal Fat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Animal Fat is used here as base. Animal fat adds richness and flavor to the broth but raises concerns for those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: base
Original: GRASA ANIMAL
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Is Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch serves as a thickening agent, improving the texture of the broth. It is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ALMIDÓN DE MAÍZ
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included to balance flavors, but its presence in savory products raises questions about unnecessary sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: AZÚCAR
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental component, providing the necessary liquid base for the broth.
Role in formula: base
Original: AGUA
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Is Vegetables safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vegetables is used here as natural_extract. The inclusion of garlic, parsley, and onion adds natural flavor and nutritional value to the broth.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: VEGETALES (AJO, PEREJIL, CEBOLLA)
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Is Turmeric safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Turmeric is used here as colorant. Turmeric is a natural spice that provides color and flavor, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CÚRCUMA
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Is Bay Leaf safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Bay Leaf is used here as flavor. Bay leaf is used for flavor enhancement, adding depth to the broth's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LAUREL
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that can raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GLUTAMATO MONOSÓDICO
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that may contribute to the overall processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: INOSINATO DISÓDICO
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Disodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about the product's quality and safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GUANILATO DISÓDICO
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Is Identical Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Identical Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a synthetic flavor that mimics natural flavors, indicating a processed composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AROMATIZANTE IDÉNTICO AL NATURAL
Read the full ingredient profile for Identical Natural Flavor
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: COLORANTES (CARAMELO IV)
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Is Annatto safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant but can be processed, raising questions about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ANNATTO
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: 4105372
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