Is Le Mathurin Le Tranché Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monique Ranou
This page reviews Le Mathurin Le Tranché by Monique Ranou as a meat product. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Aromas, Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pork meat and several additives like sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate, which raise safety concerns. The presence of lactose and dextrose also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns regarding processed meats.
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 sourced from France, indicating a level of quality in sourcing.
- Includes spices and aromatic plants, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite and potassium nitrate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns regarding processed meats.
- Lactose and dextrose suggest the presence of processed ingredients, which may not appeal to all consumers.
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.
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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. Sourced from France, it indicates a level of quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Viande de porc (Origine : France)
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation. It is a common ingredient in meat products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Lactose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a sugar derived from milk, used here possibly for flavor or texture. Its presence may not suit lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: lactose
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Is Wine safe in this meat product?
Medium
Wine is used here as flavor. Wine is included for flavor enhancement. It adds complexity but may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vin
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Is Milk Powder safe in this meat product?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as emulsifier. Milk powder can improve texture and moisture retention in processed meats, but it may not appeal to those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: poudre de lait
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Is Aromas safe in this meat product?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are often synthetic flavor enhancers that can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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Is Corn Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Corn Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Corn dextrose is a processed sugar used for flavor and texture. Its presence indicates a level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose de mais
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Is Spices And Aromatic Plants safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices And Aromatic Plants is used here as flavor. Spices and aromatic plants contribute natural flavors and may enhance the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices et plantes aromatiques
Read the full ingredient profile for Spices And Aromatic Plants
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Is Potassium Nitrate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Potassium Nitrate is used here as preservative. Potassium nitrate is a synthetic preservative used to enhance shelf life but raises safety concerns associated with processed meats.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: nitrate de potassium
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a common preservative in cured meats, associated with health risks when consumed in large quantities.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: nitrite de sodium
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Is Ferments safe in this meat product?
Good
Ferments is used here as natural_extract. Ferments are used for flavor development and preservation, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ferments
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: 3628215
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Allergens detected: lactose
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