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Is Hash Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel

This page reviews Hash by Hormel as a food. 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: Flavoring, Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sugar, indicating a processed product. The presence of rehydrated potatoes and flavoring raises concerns about ingredient quality.

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 beef, a primary protein source, contributing to the overall protein content.
  • Includes spices, which can enhance flavor without the need for artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Sugar is present, which may contribute to health concerns associated with excessive sugar 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 food 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: 2435640

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: beef, water, spices. See the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Hormel — Hash has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hormel products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains beef, a primary protein source, contributing to the overall protein content.; Includes spices, which can enhance flavor without the need for artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Hormel — Hash 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.
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.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sugar, indicating a processed product. The presence of rehydrated potatoes and flavoring raises concerns about ingredient quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hormel — Hash has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Sugar is present, which may contribute to health concerns associated with excessive sugar intake.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Hormel — Hash has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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