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Is Pepper Pâté Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Carrefour

Pepper Pâté is a food from Carrefour. It has a Zerotox safety score of 30/100, which means it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Flavoring, Carrageenan, Sodium Nitrite.

30 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 30

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and carrageenan as a stabilizer, both raising significant quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.

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 pork liver (34%) which provides a rich flavor and is a source of certain nutrients.
  • Includes spices like black pepper and nutmeg, enhancing the overall taste profile.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.
  • Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

This food may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • 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.

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: 4174036

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Allergens detected: milk , egg

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork liver, pork meat, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains pork liver (34%) which provides a rich flavor and is a source of certain nutrients.; Includes spices like black pepper and nutmeg, enhancing the overall taste profile.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Carrefour — Pepper Pâté 30 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product scores 30 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Carrefour — Pepper Pâté has a Zerotox score of 30 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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We detected: milk, egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative linked to health concerns, particularly in processed meats.; Carrageenan is a thickener that may cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising safety concerns.. See the full list above.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and carrageenan as a stabilizer, both raising significant quality concerns due to their synthetic nature and potential health implications. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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