Is Oven Baked Chicken Pâté Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nortura SA Prior
Oven Baked Chicken Pâté is a food from Nortura SA Prior. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Dextrose, Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes chicken liver and mechanically deboned chicken, but also contains several additives like E250 (preservative) and E410 (thickener), raising quality concerns.
Main concern
E250 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 chicken liver (35%), providing a rich source of flavor and nutrients.
- Includes mechanically deboned chicken (16%), contributing to the protein content.
- Utilizes spices like garlic and paprika for flavor enhancement.
- Potato starch is present, which can improve texture.
Concerns
- E250 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Multiple thickeners (E410, E412, E415, E460) indicate a highly processed product.
- Modified starch (E1422) may have quality implications due to processing.
- Dextrose is included, which is a refined sugar and adds to processing concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Chicken Liver safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Liver is used here as base. Chicken liver is a nutrient-dense ingredient, providing essential vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kyllinglever (35 %)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and helps in achieving the desired consistency of the pâté without adding calories or nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Mechanically Deboned Chicken safe in this food?
Medium
Mechanically Deboned Chicken is used here as base. Mechanically deboned chicken is a processed form of chicken meat, which may raise concerns about quality compared to whole cuts.
Role in formula: base
Original: maskinelt utbeinet kyllingkjøtt (16%)
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Is Turkey And Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Medium
Turkey And Chicken Meat is used here as base. This combination adds flavor and protein but may be less desirable due to processing methods used.
Role in formula: base
Original: kalkun og kyllingkjøtt (13 %)
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Is Chicken Skin safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Skin is used here as base. Chicken skin adds flavor and fat, but its inclusion may raise concerns about overall fat content and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingskinn
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used to improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not contribute nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetstivelse
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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, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a refined sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dekstrose
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pâté.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Onion Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Extract is used here as flavor. Onion extract is used for flavor enhancement but may be less desirable due to processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løkekstrakt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like garlic and paprika contribute to flavor complexity and may have additional health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder (inkl. hvitløk, paprika)
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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 raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel E250
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Is E410 safe in this food?
Medium
E410 is used here as thickener. E410 (locust bean gum) is a thickener that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: konsistensmiddel E410
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Is E412 safe in this food?
Medium
E412 is used here as thickener. E412 (guar gum) is another thickener that may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E412
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Is E415 safe in this food?
Medium
E415 is used here as thickener. E415 (xanthan gum) is used for thickening but is a processed ingredient that may not add nutritional value.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E415
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Is E460 safe in this food?
Medium
E460 is used here as thickener. E460 (cellulose) is a thickener that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with limited nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: E460
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Is Modified Starch Corn safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch Corn is used here as thickener. Modified starch (E1422) is used for texture improvement but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse (mais) E1422
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Is E315 safe in this food?
Medium
E315 is used here as antioxidant. E315 (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that helps preserve freshness but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant E315
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: 4048102
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