Is Egg Chive Sandwich Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Good Choice
Egg Chive Sandwich is a food from Good Choice. 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 Carbonate, Sodium Acetate, Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes processed ingredients like modified starch and emulsifiers, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and preservatives also indicates a less clean profile.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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 cooked eggs, providing a source of protein and essential nutrients.
- Includes chives and leeks, which add flavor and some natural benefits.
- Sandwich bread contains whole grain wheat flour, contributing to fiber content.
- Uses xanthan and guar gum as thickeners, which are generally accepted in food.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Presence of sugar in the egg spread indicates added sweetness, which is not ideal.
- Emulsifiers like mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters may raise questions about processing.
- Sodium carbonate and sodium acetate as regulators suggest a highly processed product.
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 Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Chicken Eggs is used here as base. Cooked chicken eggs provide protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the sandwich's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereier gekocht
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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 fats but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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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 spread.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Leek safe in this food?
Good
Leek is used here as natural_extract. Leek adds flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Lauch
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Is Chives safe in this food?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives contribute flavor and are a source of vitamins, positively impacting the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Schnittlauch
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be ideal for health-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Mustard Seed safe in this food?
Good
Mustard Seed is used here as flavor. Mustard seed adds flavor and has some potential health benefits, contributing positively to the spread.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senfkorn
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar is used for acidity and flavor enhancement, generally considered safe and beneficial.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Weingeistessig
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Is Sodium Carbonate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Carbonate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium carbonate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the product's processing level.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Natriumcarbonate
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acetate is used here as preservative. Sodium acetate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumacetate
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity regulation but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Milchsäure
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a synthetic ingredient that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Essigsäure
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Is Egg Yolk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk Powder is used here as base. Egg yolk powder is a processed form of eggs, which may raise concerns about quality compared to fresh ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eigelbpulver
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and may provide some health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickener that is generally accepted but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Xanthan
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used as a thickener and is generally safe, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a highly processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient but can be refined, which may reduce its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour is less processed and retains more nutrients compared to refined flour, contributing positively.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollkornweizenmehl
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as leavening_agent. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that contributes to the texture of the bread without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: leavening_agent
Original: Hefe
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Is Rye Flour safe in this food?
Good
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour is a whole grain option that adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the bread's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Roggenmehl
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Is Soy Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour is a source of protein but can be processed, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojamehl
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Is Sweet Whey Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Sweet Whey Powder is used here as base. Sweet whey powder is a dairy byproduct that adds protein but is processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Süßmolkenpulver
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a synthetic ingredient that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Essigsäure
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity regulation but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Milchsäure
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono- and diglycerides are emulsifiers that help blend ingredients but are often derived from processed fats.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - und Diacetylweinsäureester von Mono - und Diglyceriden von Speisefettsäuren
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Is Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate is an emulsifier that aids in texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Natriumstearoyl-2-lactylat
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl 2 Lactylate
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: 3871172
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Allergens detected: wheat , soy , egg
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