Is Flautas De Res Adobada Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Cazo Mexicano
Flautas De Res Adobada is a food from El Cazo Mexicano. It has a Zerotox safety score of 45/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Artificial Color Allura Red Ac, Artificial Flavors, Caramel Color.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several problematic ingredients such as artificial color (Allura Red AC) and modified starch, indicating a highly processed product with quality concerns.
Main concern
Artificial color (Allura Red AC) raises 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
- Contains natural ingredients like onion and garlic, which can enhance flavor.
- Includes spices that may contribute to the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Artificial color (Allura Red AC) raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Modified starch and texturized soy and wheat protein indicate processing that may affect quality.
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 Tortilla safe in this food?
Medium
Tortilla is used here as base. The tortilla serves as the base for the flautas, made from corn flour and various additives that may raise processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tortilla (harina de maiz, CMC, cal, agua, sal yodada, almidón modificado, oleorresina de curcuma y paprika)
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Is Beef safe in this food?
Good
Beef is used here as flavor. Beef is the primary filling, providing protein and flavor, though its quality depends on sourcing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: carne de res
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but raises concerns about processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado
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Is Artificial Color Allura Red Ac safe in this food?
Bad
Artificial Color Allura Red Ac is used here as colorant. Allura Red AC is a synthetic dye used for color enhancement, which raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante artificial (rojo allura ac)
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Is Soy Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Texturized soy protein adds texture and protein but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: proteina texturizada de SOYA
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Protein is used here as flavor. Texturized wheat protein contributes to texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: proteina texturizada de TRIGO (GLUTEN)
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Is Sodium Iodide safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Iodide is used here as preservative. Sodium iodide is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but is a processed additive.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sal yodada
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included for taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizantes naturales
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Is Artificial Flavors safe in this food?
Bad
Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns due to their processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizantes artificiales
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Is Caramel Color safe in this food?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is a synthetic coloring agent that raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: color caramelo
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: 4065127
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Allergens detected: gluten
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