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Is Lardons Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Coop

Lardons is a food from Coop. 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.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes nitrite salt (E250) as a preservative and glucose, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of antioxidants (E301) indicates some processing.

Main concern

Nitrite salt (E250) raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.

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, providing a natural source of flavor.
  • Includes antioxidants (E301) that help maintain product quality.
  • Nitrite salt (E250) is effective in preserving meat products.
  • Relatively straightforward ingredient list with few additives.

Concerns

  • Nitrite salt (E250) raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
  • Glucose is a processed ingredient that may not be desirable for all consumers.
  • The presence of preservatives indicates a level of processing.
  • Antioxidants, while beneficial, suggest the product is not entirely natural.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • 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.

  • Is Pork Meat safe in this food?

    Good

    Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat serves as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and protein. Its quality depends on sourcing and processing methods.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Viande de porc (Suisse)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pork Meat

  • Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite (E250) is used for preservation and color retention in meats but raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: sel nitrité (sel de cuisine, conservateur [E 250])

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Nitrite

  • Is Glucose safe in this food?

    Medium

    Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is added for flavor enhancement and moisture retention, but it is a processed sugar that may not align with all dietary preferences.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: glucose

    Read the full ingredient profile for Glucose

  • Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?

    Medium

    Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate (E301) is an antioxidant that helps prevent spoilage and maintain color, but it is a synthetic derivative of vitamin C.

    Role in formula: antioxidant

    Original: antioxydant (E 301)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Ascorbate

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: 4096732

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Frequently asked questions

Our analysis notes: Contains pork meat, providing a natural source of flavor.; Includes antioxidants (E301) that help maintain product quality.; Nitrite salt (E250) is effective in preserving meat products.. See the Pros section above.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork meat. See the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes nitrite salt (E250) as a preservative and glucose, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of antioxidants (E301) indicates some processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Coop — Lardons has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Zerotox gives Coop — Lardons 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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