Is Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Tine Sa
This page reviews Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus by Tine Sa as a ready meal. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Glucose, Ammonium Caramel, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains a mix of ingredients, including modified starches and artificial colorants like ammonium caramel. These raise concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality 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 Norwegian beef and pork, indicating a local sourcing approach.
- Includes green peas, providing some vegetable content.
- The presence of butter adds a natural fat source.
- Potatoes contribute to the overall carbohydrate content.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- Ammonium caramel is an artificial colorant, indicating a level of processing.
- Glucose is added, which may not be necessary for flavor.
- Sodium content is likely high due to added salt and processed ingredients.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this ready meal and why it matters.
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Is Beef safe in this ready meal?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef is a primary protein source in this dish, contributing to its overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: norsk kjøtt av storfe
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Is Pork safe in this ready meal?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork adds flavor and protein, sourced from Norwegian farms, enhancing local quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: svin
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Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the preparation of both the meatballs and the sauce, ensuring proper texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which is processed but generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapiokastivelse
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Is Bamboo Fiber safe in this ready meal?
Good
Bamboo Fiber is used here as natural_extract. Bamboo fiber adds dietary fiber, which can aid in digestion and improve texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: bambusfiber
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Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium intake, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert maisstivelse
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Is Butter safe in this ready meal?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter provides a rich flavor and is a natural fat source, contributing to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør
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Is Cream Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as base. Cream powder adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may not be as wholesome as fresh cream.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløtepulver
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Is Glucose safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is added as a sweetener, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose
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Is Ammonium Caramel safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Ammonium Caramel is used here as colorant. Ammonium caramel is an artificial colorant used for appearance, indicating a level of processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (ammoniert karamell/sukkerkulør)
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Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, contributing to sweetness but raising concerns about unnecessary added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Green Peas safe in this ready meal?
Good
Green Peas is used here as base. Green peas provide a natural source of vitamins and minerals, enhancing the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: grønne erter
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolje
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: 4045221
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