Is Lutefiskbacon Safe? Ingredient Analysis
First Price
This page reviews Lutefiskbacon by First Price as a food. 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: Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant and sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of glucose and smoke flavoring also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite (E250) 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 91% pork side, indicating a high meat content which supports flavor.
- Water and potato fiber contribute to moisture and texture without synthetic fillers.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Glucose is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Pork Side safe in this food?
Good
Pork Side is used here as base. Pork side is the primary ingredient, providing rich flavor and protein content. Its high percentage indicates a meat-focused product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sideflesk av svin
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used to maintain moisture in the product, essential for texture and palatability.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, essential in meat products for taste and preservation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Potato Fiber safe in this food?
Good
Potato Fiber is used here as stabilizer. Potato fiber adds texture and helps retain moisture, contributing positively to the product's mouthfeel.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: potetfiber
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Is Glucose safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is added for sweetness and to enhance browning during cooking, but its processed nature raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate (E301) is used to prevent oxidation, but as a synthetic additive, it raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant E301
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel E250
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Is Smoke Flavoring safe in this food?
Medium
Smoke Flavoring is used here as flavor. Smoke flavoring adds a distinct taste but is often artificial, raising concerns about flavor quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: røykaroma
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: 4045568
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