Katenspek product image with 30/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Katenspek Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Albert Heijn

This page reviews Katenspek by Albert Heijn as a meat product. Its current score is 30/100, suggesting that it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Lactate, Trisodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition of Katenspek includes several synthetic additives such as sodium nitrite (E250) and potassium lactate (E326), raising significant quality and safety concerns.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health 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 pork meat as the primary ingredient, providing a source of flavor.
  • Includes spices and extracts that may enhance the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
  • Presence of dextrose and sugar raises concerns about added sugars in processed meats.

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.

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: 3555088

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Frequently asked questions

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Albert Heijn — Katenspek has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Albert Heijn products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork meat, salt, pork protein. See the Ingredients section above.
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Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
The composition of Katenspek includes several synthetic additives such as sodium nitrite (E250) and potassium lactate (E326), raising significant quality and safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Albert Heijn — Katenspek has a Zerotox safety score of 30 / 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 product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Presence of dextrose and sugar raises concerns about added sugars in processed meats.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Presence of dextrose and sugar raises concerns about added sugars in processed meats.. See the full list above.
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.

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