Is Hirschgulasch Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Boklunder
Hirschgulasch is a food from Boklunder. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Starch, Dextrose, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and dextrose, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, the presence of preservatives and stabilizers indicates a less natural formulation.
Main concern
Modified starch and dextrose are processed ingredients 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 venison (51%), providing a source of lean meat.
- Includes fresh onions and spices, enhancing flavor naturally.
- Rotwein adds depth to the taste profile, though it contains sulfites.
- The use of mushrooms contributes to the overall flavor complexity.
Concerns
- Modified starch and dextrose are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of jodiertes Speisesalz indicates added iodine, which may not be necessary for all consumers.
- Stabilizers like triphosphates and thickeners like guar gum suggest a heavily processed product.
- Contains sugar, which is often unnecessary in savory dishes.
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 Venison safe in this food?
Good
Venison is used here as base. Venison is a lean meat source, contributing protein and essential nutrients to the dish. Its inclusion supports a higher quality rating.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hirschfleisch
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a fundamental ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the cooking process without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Onions safe in this food?
Good
Onions is used here as natural_extract. Fresh onions add flavor and aroma to the dish, enhancing its overall sensory profile without introducing any quality issues.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: frische Zwiebeln
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste is used for flavor enhancement and color, but it is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is added for flavor and to provide iodine, but its necessity can vary among consumers, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its naturalness and potential additives.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Red Wine safe in this food?
Medium
Red Wine is used here as flavor. Red wine adds flavor complexity but contains sulfites, which can be a concern for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rotwein (enthält Sulfite)
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used as a thickening agent but may pose gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness, raising concerns about unnecessary sugar in savory products.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which is often unnecessary in savory dishes, raising concerns about its presence in this product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Distilled Vinegar is used here as flavor. Distilled vinegar is used for acidity and flavor enhancement, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Mushroom Powder safe in this food?
Good
Mushroom Powder is used here as flavor. Mushroom powder adds umami flavor and depth to the dish, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Champignonpulver
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices enhances flavor complexity and aroma, contributing positively to the dish's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as base. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilchpulver
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Is Caramel Syrup safe in this food?
Bad
Caramel Syrup is used here as colorant. Caramel syrup is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Lebensmittel: Karamellzuckersirup
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Is Triphosphates safe in this food?
Bad
Triphosphates is used here as stabilizer. Triphosphates are synthetic stabilizers that may raise concerns about their naturalness and potential health implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Triphosphate
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl
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: 3855621
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