Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

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

Moderate quality

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.

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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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Tine Sa — Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The product contains a mix of ingredients, including modified starches and artificial colorants like ammonium caramel. These raise concerns about processing and quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Tine Sa — Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among ready meal products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: beef, pork, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Tine Sa — Fjordland Grove Kjøttkaker I Brun Saus has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Tine Sa products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: 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.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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