Is Omelette with Ham and Cheese 330g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Matbørsen
This page reviews Omelette with Ham and Cheese 330g by Matbørsen 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: Margarine.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like margarine and preservatives such as sodium nitrite (E250). These raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Main concern
Contains sodium nitrite (E250), 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 eggs and cheese, providing a source of protein and flavor.
- Includes vegetables like leeks, adding some nutritional value.
- Uses cream, which can enhance texture and richness in the omelette.
Concerns
- Contains sodium nitrite (E250), a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
- Margarine includes partially hydrogenated oils, raising quality concerns.
- Presence of multiple emulsifiers and stabilizers indicates a highly processed product.
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 Egg safe in this food?
Good
Egg is used here as base. Eggs provide essential proteins and nutrients, contributing positively to the omelette's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: helegg
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e330)
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Is Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Cheese is used here as base. Cheese adds flavor and richness, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: hvitost( melk )
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Is Cooked Ham safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Ham is used here as base. Cooked ham provides protein but contains preservatives that raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kokt skinke (svinekjøtt, vann, salt, konserveringsmiddel(e250))
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Is Leek safe in this food?
Good
Leek is used here as flavor. Leeks add flavor and some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: purre
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for the preparation of the omelette, contributing to texture.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: vann
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Is Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness but is a processed dairy product with emulsifiers.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløte( melk )
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Is Margarine safe in this food?
Bad
Margarine is used here as fat. Margarine contains partially hydrogenated oils, raising concerns about trans fats.
Role in formula: fat
Original: margarin[rapsolje, fullherdet kokos - og rapsolje]
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Is Spice Blend safe in this food?
Medium
Spice Blend is used here as flavor. The spice blend adds flavor but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderblanding[dextrose, salt, hydrolysert vegetabilsk protein]
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Is White Pepper safe in this food?
Good
White Pepper is used here as flavor. White pepper enhances flavor without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvit pepper(bestrålt)
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Is Mustard safe in this food?
Medium
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard adds flavor but may contain additives that could raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sennep
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: 4049753
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Allergens detected: milk , egg , soy
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