Is Lemon Sesame & Ginger Seasoned Tuna Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bumble Bee
Lemon Sesame & Ginger Seasoned Tuna is a snack from Bumble Bee. 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 Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Sodium Diacetate, Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of hydrolyzed soy protein and caramel color also indicates a processed nature, affecting overall safety and quality.
Main concern
Contains sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
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 light tuna, a good source of protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Includes natural flavors and spices like ginger and garlic powder, enhancing taste without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- Caramel color and hydrolyzed soy protein are synthetic additives that indicate a more processed product, affecting safety.
Who should avoid this product?
This snack may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this snack so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Light Tuna safe in this snack?
Good
Light Tuna is used here as base. Light tuna serves as the primary protein source in this product, providing essential nutrients without significant processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: LIGHT TUNA
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Is Water safe in this snack?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent in this product, ensuring the tuna remains moist and palatable without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Sugar safe in this snack?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this snack?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture improvement, which may raise concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MALTODEXTRIN
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Is Soy Sauce Powder safe in this snack?
Medium
Soy Sauce Powder is used here as flavor. Soy sauce powder adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may be concerning for those with dietary restrictions.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SOY SAUCE POWDER (SOYBEAN, WHEAT, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN)
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Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in this snack?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed soy protein is a processed ingredient that enhances flavor but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN
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Is Citric Acid safe in this snack?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative that helps maintain freshness and adds a tangy flavor without safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: CITRIC ACID
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Is Sodium Diacetate safe in this snack?
Bad
Sodium Diacetate is used here as preservative. Sodium diacetate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM DIACETATE
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this snack?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this snack?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds flavor and has natural preservative properties, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC POWDER
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Is Salt safe in this snack?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium intake, especially in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this snack?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used for taste enhancement but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Caramel Color safe in this snack?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health effects.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Paprika Oleoresin safe in this snack?
Good
Paprika Oleoresin is used here as colorant. Paprika oleoresin is a natural colorant that enhances visual appeal without synthetic additives, contributing positively.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PAPRIKA OLEORESIN (COLOR)
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Is Spices safe in this snack?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity and are natural ingredients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Ginger safe in this snack?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger adds a distinct flavor and has natural preservative properties, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GINGER
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this snack?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper provides natural sweetness and color, enhancing the product's nutritional profile without concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: RED BELL PEPPER
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Is Onion safe in this snack?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds flavor and has natural preservative properties, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION
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Is Coriander safe in this snack?
Good
Coriander is used here as flavor. Coriander is a natural herb that enhances flavor and adds nutritional value without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CORIANDER
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this snack?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds provide healthy fats and flavor, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SESAME SEEDS
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Is Vegetable Broth safe in this snack?
Good
Vegetable Broth is used here as base. Vegetable broth adds flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall quality without significant processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: VEGETABLE BROTH
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Is Dried Chives safe in this snack?
Good
Dried Chives is used here as flavor. Dried chives enhance flavor and are a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED CHIVES
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Is Guar Gum safe in this snack?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUAR GUM
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Is Lemon Flavor safe in this snack?
Medium
Lemon Flavor is used here as flavor. Lemon flavor enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LEMON FLAVOR
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: 3336178
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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