Is Kranjska Kobasica Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pikok
Pikok's Kranjska Kobasica is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Triphospates, Diphosphates, Polyphosphates.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and various phosphates as emulsifiers, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of dextrose and sugar also indicates processing.
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 a high percentage of meat (85%), indicating a substantial meat content.
- Includes natural antioxidants like ascorbic acid, which can help maintain freshness.
- Uses spices and extracts for flavoring, contributing to a more complex taste profile.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- Dextrose and sugar are present, indicating added sugars that may not be necessary.
- Phosphates used as emulsifiers can be associated with health concerns when consumed in excess.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this meat product, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Pork And Beef Meat safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork And Beef Meat is used here as base. Pork and beef meat provide the primary protein source in this product, contributing to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinjsko i govede meso
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Is Pork Fat Tissue safe in this meat product?
Medium
Pork Fat Tissue is used here as base. Pork fat tissue adds flavor and moisture but increases the fat content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinjsko masno tkivo
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Is Pork Skin safe in this meat product?
Medium
Pork Skin is used here as base. Pork skin is used for texture and binding, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: svinjske kožice
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for maintaining moisture in the product, contributing to its texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: voda
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Is Kitchen Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Kitchen Salt is used here as flavor. Kitchen salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, essential for meat products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kuhinjska sol
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is added for flavor enhancement and browning but raises concerns due to its sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstroza
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Is Triphospates safe in this meat product?
Bad
Triphospates is used here as emulsifier. Triphospates are synthetic emulsifiers that can raise concerns about processed ingredients in food.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: trifosfati
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Is Diphosphates safe in this meat product?
Bad
Diphosphates is used here as emulsifier. Diphosphates are used to improve texture but are synthetic additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: difosfati
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Is Polyphosphates safe in this meat product?
Bad
Polyphosphates is used here as emulsifier. Polyphosphates are synthetic emulsifiers that can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: polifosfati
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Is Sodium Isoascorbate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Isoascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium isoascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant that helps maintain freshness but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: natrijev izoaskorbat
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this meat product?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve the product's quality and freshness.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: askorbinska kiselina
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and are generally considered beneficial for taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: začini
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this meat product?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts enhance flavor and are derived from natural sources, adding to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ekstrakti začina
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Is Preservative Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Preservative Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises health concerns due to its potential risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konzervans: natrijev nitrit
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as thickener. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent derived from seaweed, used for texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: zgušnjivač: natrijev alginat
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Is Sugar safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor but raises concerns due to its unnecessary presence in processed meats.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: šećer
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Is Beet Concentrate For Coloring safe in this meat product?
Good
Beet Concentrate For Coloring is used here as colorant. Beet concentrate is a natural colorant that enhances appearance without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: koncentrat cikle za bojenje
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: 3356620
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