Is Farmhouse Kitch Chorizo Egg and Cheese Square Wrap Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms's Farmhouse Kitch Chorizo Egg and Cheese Square Wrap is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 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 Metabisulfite, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium metabisulfite and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and modified starches indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Includes multiple preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate, indicating processing 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 whole eggs and vegetables, providing some natural ingredients.
- Chorizo sausage adds flavor and protein, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes multiple preservatives like calcium propionate and potassium sorbate, indicating processing concerns.
- Modified food starch and xanthan gum are present, which may raise quality questions about ingredient sourcing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched bleached wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for the tortilla, providing structure but raises concerns due to processing and bleaching agents.
Role in formula: base
Original: Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)
Read the full ingredient profile for Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that contributes to the hydration of the dough, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Vegetable Shortening safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Shortening is used here as base. Vegetable shortening is used for texture and moisture in the tortilla but is derived from fully hydrogenated oils, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vegetable Shortening (Interesterified Soybean Oil, Fully Hydrogenated Soybean Oil)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the tortilla and is a common ingredient, posing no significant quality issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture and moisture but are often derived from processed fats, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Mono - and Diglycerides
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor and browning, but its presence indicates added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening. Sodium bicarbonate acts as a leavening agent, helping the tortilla rise, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: Sodium Bicarbonate
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Is Sodium Metabisulfite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Metabisulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium metabisulfite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Dough Conditioner (Sodium Metabisulfite)
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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 growth, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Pork safe in this food?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork is the primary protein source in the chorizo, providing flavor and nutrition without significant processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pork
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs contribute protein and richness to the egg patty, indicating a natural ingredient without processing issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Eggs
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Is Milk safe in this food?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk is a natural ingredient in the cheese, providing flavor and texture without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Milk
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sorbic Acid (Preservative)
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: 3212714
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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