Grancotto product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Grancotto Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Rovagnati

This page reviews Grancotto by Rovagnati 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 Ascorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Grancotto contains 80% pork leg, water, flavors, salt, dextrose, and sodium ascorbate. The presence of sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant raises some quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.

Main concern

Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant, which may raise concerns for those preferring natural ingredients.

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

  • High pork content (80%) indicates a substantial meat base, contributing to flavor and texture.
  • Water is a common ingredient that helps maintain moisture in the product.
  • Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor and moisture retention.
  • Sodium ascorbate serves as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness.

Concerns

  • Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant, which may raise concerns for those preferring natural ingredients.
  • The inclusion of flavors can indicate the presence of artificial or processed components.
  • Dextrose, while functional, is a processed sugar that may not align with clean eating preferences.
  • Salt is present, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.

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 meat product 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: 4131484

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Frequently asked questions

Grancotto contains 80% pork leg, water, flavors, salt, dextrose, and sodium ascorbate. The presence of sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant raises some quality concerns due to its synthetic nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Our analysis notes: High pork content (80%) indicates a substantial meat base, contributing to flavor and texture.; Water is a common ingredient that helps maintain moisture in the product.; Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor and moisture retention.. See the Pros section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant, which may raise concerns for those preferring natural ingredients.; The inclusion of flavors can indicate the presence of artificial or processed components.; Dextrose, while functional, is a processed sugar that may not align with clean eating preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork leg, water. See the Ingredients section above.
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Rovagnati — Grancotto has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
Rovagnati — Grancotto has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Rovagnati products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Rovagnati — Grancotto 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.

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