Is Pâté Green Pepper Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Delikato
Pâté Green Pepper is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Delikato. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Nitrite affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and milk proteins, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential allergens. The presence of chicken fat and dextrose also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
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 meat and green peppercorns, which add flavor and texture.
- Includes antioxidants like sodium ascorbate, which can help maintain freshness.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- Milk proteins may pose allergen risks for individuals with dairy sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Liver Of Pig safe in this food?
Good
Liver Of Pig is used here as base. Liver of pig is a nutrient-rich ingredient providing essential vitamins and minerals, contributing to the overall quality of the pâté.
Role in formula: base
Original: lever af gris
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat adds richness and flavor to the pâté but is a processed fat that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingefedt
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat is a good source of protein and contributes to the overall nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingekød
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Is Green Peppercorns safe in this food?
Good
Green Peppercorns is used here as flavor. Green peppercorns provide a distinct flavor and are a natural ingredient that enhances the taste of the pâté.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: grønne peberkorn
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: kartoffelstivelse
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer that also acts as a preservative, essential for the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This emulsifier helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgator (citronsyreestere af mono - og diglycerider af fedtsyrer)
Read the full ingredient profile for Citric Acid Esters Of Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is an antioxidant that helps preserve freshness but is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidanter (natriumascorbat)
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Is Potassium Lactate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Lactate is used here as preservative. Potassium lactate is used as a preservative to extend shelf life but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumlactat
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that can help maintain product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citronsyre
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to texture and flavor but may pose allergen risks for those with dairy sensitivities.
Role in formula: base
Original: mælkeproteiner
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Is Dried Onion safe in this food?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion adds flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the pâté.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tørret løg
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds flavor and color, contributing to the overall taste and appearance of the pâté.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and aroma, providing a natural way to improve the taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderier
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gærekstrakt
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Is Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour serves as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may not provide significant nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: rismel
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with its consumption.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmidler (natriumnitrit)
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Is Potassium Lactate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Lactate is used here as preservative. Potassium lactate is used as a preservative to extend shelf life but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumlactat
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: 3529677
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Allergens detected: milk
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