Is Mydlandpølser Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Spesialgrossisten
This page reviews Mydlandpølser by Spesialgrossisten 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 Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes E-250 (sodium nitrite) as a preservative and E-301 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant. These synthetic additives raise quality concerns regarding processing and potential health implications.
Main concern
E-250 (sodium nitrite) 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 beef and pork, providing a source of protein.
- Includes ascorbic acid (E-301), which acts as an antioxidant.
- Potato starch is used as a binder, contributing to texture.
- Onion and spices enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- E-250 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Contains milk, which may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
- High sodium content from added salt raises concerns for sodium intake.
- Use of potato starch indicates some level of processing.
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 Beef safe in this meat product?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef serves as the primary protein source in this product, contributing essential nutrients and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Storfekjøtt
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for moisture and texture in meat products, ensuring palatability.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Pork safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork adds flavor and richness, complementing the beef in this meat product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Svinekjøtt
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Is Potato Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch acts as a binder, improving texture but indicates some processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: potetmel
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Is Milk safe in this meat product?
Medium
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes to flavor and moisture but may cause issues for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: melk
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Is Onion safe in this meat product?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion enhances the overall flavor profile, providing natural taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices add complexity and depth to the flavor, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used for preservation but raises health concerns due to its association with certain health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserverings middel (E-250)
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to high sodium levels, which can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this meat product?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid helps prevent oxidation, maintaining product quality but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (E-301)
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: 4051063
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Allergens detected: milk
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