Is Figaro Green Olives with Paprika 920g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Oluf Lorentzen AS
Oluf Lorentzen AS's Figaro Green Olives with Paprika 920g 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 composition includes green olives and paprika paste, but also contains several additives like sodium alginate and calcium chloride, raising quality concerns about processing and synthetic ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes green olives and paprika paste, but also contains several additives like sodium alginate and calcium chloride, raising quality concerns about processing and synthetic ingredients.
Main concern
Sodium alginate (E401) and guarkjernemel (E412) are processed thickeners that may raise concerns about synthetic 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
- Green olives provide a natural base, contributing to the overall flavor and texture.
- Paprika paste adds a distinct flavor, enhancing the product's taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium alginate (E401) and guarkjernemel (E412) are processed thickeners that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Calcium chloride (E509) is used for firmness but is a synthetic compound that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 Green Olives safe in this food?
Good
Green Olives is used here as base. Green olives serve as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and healthy fats.
Role in formula: base
Original: Grønne oliven
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture and texture in the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Paprika Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Paprika Paste is used here as flavor. Paprika paste adds flavor and color, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprikapaste
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as thickener. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, used to improve texture but raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel; natriumalginat E401
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guarkjernemel E412
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Calcium chloride is used to maintain firmness in olives but is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: kalsiumklorid E509
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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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 its synthetic nature may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerendemiddel; melkesyre E270
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common preservative and flavor enhancer, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sitronsyre E330
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness and color.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant; askorbinsyre E300
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: 4155627
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