Is Kuhlmann Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kuhlmann
Kuhlmann is a meat product from Kuhlmann. 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 Sodium Nitrite, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and potassium sorbate, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of dextrose and sugar also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite 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 37% delicatessen meat, providing a significant meat content.
- Includes spices and natural ingredients like cucumber and mustard seeds.
- Uses sodium ascorbate, a natural antioxidant, to enhance freshness.
- Egg yolk from free-range hens indicates a higher quality source.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that may raise quality issues.
- Dextrose and sugar indicate added sugars, which can be a concern for health-conscious consumers.
- Guar gum as a thickener may raise questions about processing and ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This meat product 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 meat product so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Pork Meat safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat serves as the primary ingredient, providing protein and flavor. Its quality depends on sourcing and processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweine - fleisch
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for moisture and texture in meat products, contributing to overall palatability without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Table Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, essential for meat products to ensure safety and taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor enhancement and preservation, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and can have antioxidant properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent spoilage, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Natriumascorbat
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent bacterial growth but is associated with health risks when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumnitrit
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this meat product?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but may raise concerns due to processing methods and omega-6 fatty acid balance.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Cucumbers safe in this meat product?
Good
Cucumbers is used here as base. Cucumbers add freshness and crunch, contributing to the overall texture and flavor profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Gurken
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Is Vinegar safe in this meat product?
Good
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste while also acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Sugar safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this meat product?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor, sourced from free-range hens, indicating a higher quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eigelb*
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Is Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about processing and ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Mustard Seeds safe in this meat product?
Good
Mustard Seeds is used here as flavor. Mustard seeds contribute to flavor and may have health benefits, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senfsaaten
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Is Guar Gum safe in this meat product?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but may raise questions about processing and ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Guarkernmehl
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as acidulant. Sodium acetate is used to regulate acidity, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Natriumacetate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Kon - servierungsstoff: Kaliumsorbat
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: 3836158
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Allergens detected: egg
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