Is Pork Roast Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hormel
Pork Roast is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Hormel. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like soybean oil and cultured dextrose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and yeast extract indicates a reliance on flavor enhancers.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like soybean oil and cultured dextrose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of natural flavors and yeast extract indicates a reliance on flavor enhancers.
Main concern
Soybean oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
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 broth, which adds flavor and moisture to the product.
- Includes dehydrated parsley, a natural herb that can enhance taste.
Concerns
- Soybean oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
- Cultured dextrose and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may indicate lower quality.
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 Pork Broth safe in this food?
Good
Pork Broth is used here as base. Pork broth serves as a flavorful base, providing moisture and enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: PORK BROTH
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a refined oil used for moisture and texture but raises concerns due to its processing and potential for allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Cultured Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Cultured Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Cultured dextrose is a processed ingredient derived from starch, used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CULTURED DEXTROSE (CONTAINS MALTODEXTRIN)
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Is Dried Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Dried Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Dried vinegar adds acidity and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: DRIED VINEGAR
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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, providing umami but may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVOR (YEAST EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Potato Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Potato maltodextrin is a processed thickener that can improve texture but raises concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: SEASONING (POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT)
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Is Dehydrated Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Dehydrated Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated parsley adds a natural herb flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste without raising concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: DEHYDRATED PARSLEY
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: 2435129
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Allergens detected: soy
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