Is Ica Basic Ham and Cheese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica
Ica Basic Ham and Cheese is a food from Ica. 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 Emulsifier E472e, Preservative E282, Preservative E250.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients such as E472e and E282 as emulsifiers and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial additives indicates a moderately processed composition.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E282, E250, E202) that indicate a processed nature and potential 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 natural ingredients like sunflower oil and vinegar, which are generally accepted in food products.
- Includes antioxidants like E301, which help maintain freshness and quality.
- The presence of ham and cheese provides protein sources, contributing to a balanced meal.
- Uses natural flavors, which can enhance taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E282, E250, E202) that indicate a processed nature and potential quality concerns.
- Includes emulsifiers (E472e) which may raise questions about the product's naturalness.
- Sugar is present in both the bread and mayonnaise, contributing to overall sweetness and raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- The use of gluten and wheat flour may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient in the bread, providing structure and texture. However, it is a refined ingredient, raising concerns about nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: vetemjöl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and acts as a solvent in the bread-making process, contributing to the overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Malted Wheat Kernels safe in this food?
Good
Malted Wheat Kernels is used here as base. Malted wheat kernels add flavor and sweetness to the bread, enhancing its overall taste profile without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: maltade vetekärnor
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as base. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the bread rise, contributing to its texture and flavor without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: jäst
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Malted Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Malted Wheat Flour is used here as base. Malted wheat flour adds flavor and color to the bread but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: maltat vetemjöl
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Is Roasted Wheat safe in this food?
Good
Roasted Wheat is used here as base. Roasted wheat contributes to the flavor profile of the bread, providing a nutty taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rostat vete
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Is Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Gluten is used here as base. Gluten provides elasticity to the bread but can be problematic for individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten
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Is Emulsifier E472e safe in this food?
Bad
Emulsifier E472e is used here as emulsifier. E472e is a synthetic emulsifier that helps improve texture and shelf life but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (E472e)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in the bread but contributes to overall sugar content, which can be a concern for health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Preservative E282 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E282 is used here as preservative. E282 is a synthetic preservative that extends shelf life but raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E282)
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Is Buckwheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Buckwheat Flour is used here as base. Buckwheat flour adds nutritional value and is gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: bovetemjöl
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a natural fat source that contributes to moisture and texture in the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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Is Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Ham is used here as base. Ham provides protein but contains preservatives and sodium, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: skinka från gris
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Grape Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Grape Sugar is used here as sweetener. Grape sugar is a form of sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: druvsocker
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of sourcing and processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturliga aromer
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Is Antioxidant E301 safe in this food?
Good
Antioxidant E301 is used here as antioxidant. E301 is a natural antioxidant that helps maintain freshness and quality without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidationsmedel (E301)
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Is Preservative E250 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E250 is used here as preservative. E250 is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E250)
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Is Mayonnaise safe in this food?
Medium
Mayonnaise is used here as base. Mayonnaise adds creaminess and flavor but contains preservatives and emulsifiers that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: majonnäs
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a natural fat source that contributes to moisture and texture in the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and acts as a solvent in the mayonnaise, contributing to the overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Egg safe in this food?
Medium
Egg is used here as base. Egg provides richness and emulsification in mayonnaise but may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: ägg
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as base. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor to mayonnaise, contributing to preservation without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vinäger
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as base. Lemon juice adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: citronjuice
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Is Thickener E415 safe in this food?
Medium
Thickener E415 is used here as thickener. E415 is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (E415)
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Is Natural Flavor Mustard safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor Mustard is used here as flavor. Natural flavor from mustard enhances taste but can be vague in terms of sourcing and processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig arom (senap)
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Is Preservative E202 safe in this food?
Bad
Preservative E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E202)
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Is Edam Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Edam Cheese is used here as base. Edam cheese adds flavor and creaminess but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: edamerost
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: 4057733
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Allergens detected: egg
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