Is Mixed Ground Meat (Beef And Pork) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Continente
This page reviews Mixed Ground Meat (Beef And Pork) by Continente 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: Sodium Bisulfite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pork and beef as primary ingredients, along with additives like sodium bisulfite (E223) as a preservative. The presence of sulfites raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium bisulfite (E223) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding potential allergic reactions.
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 a high percentage of meat (86%), indicating a substantial protein source.
- Includes herbs and spices, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Sodium bisulfite (E223) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns regarding potential allergic reactions.
- The use of breadcrumbs (rice and corn flour) adds processed ingredients, which may not be ideal for 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 safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork serves as a primary protein source in this product, contributing to its overall meat content and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: CARNE DE SUINO
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Is Beef safe in this meat product?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef is another primary protein source, enhancing the nutritional profile and taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: CARNE DE BOVINO
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used to maintain moisture and texture in the meat mixture, essential for product quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: AGUA
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Is Rice Flour safe in this meat product?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour acts as a binder in the mixture, but its processed nature may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: FARINHA DE ARROZ
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Is Corn Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used for texture improvement, though it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns for some.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: AMIDO DE MILHO
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor enhancement, providing a natural taste profile without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ESPECIARIASE
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Is Aromatic Herbs safe in this meat product?
Good
Aromatic Herbs is used here as flavor. Aromatic herbs add natural flavor and may enhance the overall sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ERVAS AROMÁTICAS
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Is Beet Extract safe in this meat product?
Medium
Beet Extract is used here as colorant. Beet extract is used for coloring, which is a natural alternative but still raises some processing concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: EXTRATO DE BETERRABA
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Is Sodium Bisulfite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Bisulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium bisulfite (E223) is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CONSERVANTE(E223/CONTEM SULFITOS)
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: 3997625
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Allergens detected: sulfites
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