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Is Oven Roasted Turkey Breast Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Butterball

Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is one of the meat product products analyzed by Zerotox for Butterball. The product scores 55/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Carrageenan, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Nitrite affect the overall evaluation.

55 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 55

The composition includes sodium nitrite and carrageenan, both of which raise safety concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications. This results in a lower rating.

Main concern

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

  • Turkey breast is a primary ingredient, providing a good source of lean meat.
  • Turkey broth adds moisture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 2398567

More from this brand: Butterball products in Zerotox

Similar products: meat_product in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
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Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Our analysis notes: Turkey breast is a primary ingredient, providing a good source of lean meat.; Turkey broth adds moisture and flavor, enhancing the overall taste.. See the Pros section above.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the full list above.
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Butterball — Oven Roasted Turkey Breast has a Zerotox score of 55 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: turkey breast, turkey broth. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium nitrite and carrageenan, both of which raise safety concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications. This results in a lower rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Butterball — Oven Roasted Turkey Breast has a Zerotox safety score of 55 / 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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