Is Egg And Mayo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrison-S
Egg And Mayo is a food from Morrison-S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Nitrate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cooked chicken breast and mayonnaise, but also contains preservatives like sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, raising quality concerns. The presence of added sugars and processed ingredients further impacts the rating.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks associated 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
- Cooked chicken breast (47%) provides a good source of protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Mayonnaise contains egg yolk, which adds richness and flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with processed meats.
- Added sugar in mayonnaise contributes to unnecessary sweetness, which may not be desirable in savory products.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cooked Chicken Breast safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chicken Breast is used here as base. Cooked chicken breast serves as the primary protein source in this product, providing essential nutrients and contributing to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked chicken breast (47%)
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Is Mayonnaise safe in this food?
Medium
Mayonnaise is used here as base. Mayonnaise is a mixture of water, rapeseed oil, and egg yolk, providing creaminess but also includes added sugars and processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mayonnaise (34%) (water, rapeseed oil, pasteurised egg yolk, cornflour, spirit vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard (water, mustard seed, spirit vinegar, salt), white wine vinegar, salt)
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Is Smoked Bacon safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Bacon is used here as base. Smoked bacon adds flavor and richness but contains preservatives like sodium nitrite, which raises safety concerns regarding processed meats.
Role in formula: base
Original: Smoked bacon (9%) (pork, salt, preservatives (sodium nitrite, potassium nitrate), antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), Water, Salt, Parsley, Black pepper)
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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 used to enhance color and prevent spoilage in meats, but it raises health concerns due to potential links to certain health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium nitrite
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Is Potassium Nitrate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Nitrate is used here as preservative. Potassium nitrate is another synthetic preservative that can be used in meat products, raising similar health concerns as sodium nitrite.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium nitrate
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: 3509300
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Allergens detected: egg , pork
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