Is Pasta Lasagne Style Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Youcook
Youcook's Pasta Lasagne Style is reviewed here as a ready meal. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Modified Starch, Sugar, Sodium Citrate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and sodium citrate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and various oils also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Contains modified starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality 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 pasta made from durum wheat semolina, a good source of carbohydrates.
- Includes tomatoes and carrots, providing some natural flavors and nutrients.
- Uses beef and cheese, contributing to protein content.
- Incorporates herbs and spices for flavor enhancement.
Concerns
- Contains modified starch, which is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
- Includes sugar, which is unnecessary in savory dishes and raises health concerns.
- Uses multiple oils, including rapeseed and olive oil, which may indicate higher fat content.
- Presence of sodium citrate as a melting salt raises questions about synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this ready meal, not just listed as a raw label.
-
Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a base for the dish, ensuring moisture and aiding in cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
-
Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this ready meal?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is used for pasta, providing essential carbohydrates and a firm texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hartweizengrieß
-
Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and moisture but is a refined oil, raising some health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapsöl
-
Is Tomatoes safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Tomatoes add natural flavor and some nutrients, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomaten
-
Is Whole Milk safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Whole Milk is used here as base. Whole milk contributes creaminess and flavor but adds saturated fat, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vollmilch
-
Is Grated Cheese safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Grated Cheese is used here as flavor. Grated cheese adds flavor and richness but is a processed dairy product, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: geriebener Käse
-
Is Ground Beef safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Ground Beef is used here as base. Ground beef provides protein and flavor but may contain saturated fat and other concerns related to red meat.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rinderhackfleisch
-
Is Water safe in this ready meal?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a base for the dish, ensuring moisture and aiding in cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
-
Is Tomato Paste safe in this ready meal?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste intensifies the tomato flavor, contributing to the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
-
Is Cream safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor but increases the fat content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sahne
-
Is Onions safe in this ready meal?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions provide flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
-
Is Modified Starch safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, raising concerns about its quality and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
-
Is Carrots safe in this ready meal?
Good
Carrots is used here as flavor. Carrots add natural sweetness and nutrients, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karotten
-
Is Celery safe in this ready meal?
Good
Celery is used here as flavor. Celery contributes flavor and texture, adding to the overall complexity of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sellerie
-
Is Salt safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
-
Is Sugar safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is unnecessary in savory dishes and raises health concerns regarding added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
-
Is Red Wine safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Red Wine is used here as flavor. Red wine adds depth of flavor but may contain sulfites, which can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rotwein
-
Is Spices safe in this ready meal?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and aroma, contributing to the overall taste profile of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
-
Is Herbs safe in this ready meal?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs provide natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
-
Is Granulated Broth safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Granulated Broth is used here as flavor. Granulated broth adds flavor but may contain additives and sodium, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gekörnte Brühe
-
Is Sodium Citrate safe in this ready meal?
Bad
Sodium Citrate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium citrate is a synthetic melting salt that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Schmelzsalz Natriumcitrat
-
Is Beef Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Beef Extract is used here as flavor. Beef extract adds flavor but may contain additives and raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Rindfleischextrakt
-
Is Paprika Extract safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor but may be processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprikaextrakt
-
Is Egg White safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Egg White is used here as base. Egg white contributes to texture and protein content but may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnereieiweiß
-
Is Skimmed Milk Powder safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Skimmed Milk Powder is used here as base. Skimmed milk powder adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Magermilchpulver
-
Is Wheat Flour safe in this ready meal?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is a refined product, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizen - mehl
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: 3883143
More from this brand: Youcook products in Zerotox
Similar products: ready_meal in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.