Meatballs in Tomato Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Meatballs in Tomato Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Auchan

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Auchan. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Starch affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes mechanically separated chicken, modified starch, and flavor enhancers like E621 and E635, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients.

Main concern

Mechanically separated chicken raises concerns about meat 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 meatballs made from chicken, providing a protein source.
  • Includes vegetables like carrot and parsley, contributing to flavor and nutrition.
  • Tomato concentrate adds flavor and some nutritional value.
  • Presence of spices enhances taste without artificial flavors.

Concerns

  • Mechanically separated chicken raises concerns about meat quality.
  • Use of flavor enhancers E621 and E635 indicates a highly processed product.
  • Modified starch and added sugar may detract from overall quality.
  • Contains allergens like milk and eggs, limiting dietary options.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

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: 4013404

More from this brand: Auchan products in Zerotox

Similar products: food in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

Auchan — Meatballs in Tomato Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Auchan products. 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.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
The composition includes mechanically separated chicken, modified starch, and flavor enhancers like E621 and E635, indicating a processed product with mixed quality ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains meatballs made from chicken, providing a protein source.; Includes vegetables like carrot and parsley, contributing to flavor and nutrition.; Tomato concentrate adds flavor and some nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Auchan — Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 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.
Auchan — Meatballs in Tomato Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We detected: milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, rice, tomato concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Mechanically separated chicken raises concerns about meat quality.; Use of flavor enhancers E621 and E635 indicates a highly processed product.; Modified starch and added sugar may detract from overall quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Auchan — Meatballs in Tomato Sauce 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.

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