Is Fleischrot-Wurst Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gustoland
This page reviews Fleischrot-Wurst by Gustoland as a meat product. 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: Sodium Lactate, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Ascorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and various additives like sodium lactate and potassium chloride. These synthetic ingredients raise quality concerns, impacting the overall rating.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
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 a high percentage of pork meat (70%), indicating a substantial meat content.
- Includes natural spices and extracts, which can enhance flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- The presence of stabilizers like triphosphate and sodium lactate indicates a processed product with additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this meat product and why it matters.
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Is Pork Meat safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat serves as the primary ingredient, providing protein and flavor. Its high percentage indicates a meat-rich product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweinefleisch*
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Is Pork Blood safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork Blood is used here as base. Pork blood is used for flavor and color enhancement, contributing to the product's unique taste profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweineblut*
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Is Pork Rind safe in this meat product?
Medium
Pork Rind is used here as base. Pork rind adds texture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweineschwarten*
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Is Pork Fat safe in this meat product?
Medium
Pork Fat is used here as base. Pork fat enhances flavor and juiciness but is a source of saturated fat, raising health considerations.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweinespeck*
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is essential for flavor and iodine supplementation, contributing positively to the product's safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat)
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Is Onions safe in this meat product?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions provide natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but it raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sodium Lactate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Lactate is used here as preservative. Sodium lactate is a synthetic preservative that helps maintain moisture but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumlactat
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Acetate is used here as preservative. Sodium acetate is used for preservation but is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumacetate
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this meat product?
Medium
Potassium Chloride is used here as stabilizer. Potassium chloride is used as a stabilizer and salt substitute, but it may have mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Kaliumchlorid
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this meat product?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Natural spice extracts enhance flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakte
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices provide natural flavoring, enhancing the taste without the need for artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (enthält Senf, Sellerie)
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent spoilage, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Natriumascorbat
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Is Triphosphate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Triphosphate is used here as stabilizer. Triphosphate is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Triphosphate
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but is associated with health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumnitrit
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: 3896209
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