Is Poultry Sausage Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Jeden Tag
Jeden Tag's Poultry Sausage is reviewed here as a meat product. 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 Sodium Nitrite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes poultry meat and fat, with sodium nitrite as a preservative. The presence of processed ingredients like diphosphate raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with 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 70% poultry meat, providing a significant protein source.
- Includes ascorbic acid, which acts as an antioxidant, potentially enhancing shelf life.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with health risks.
- Diphosphate is a stabilizer that may indicate processing and could affect the overall quality.
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 meat product, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Poultry Meat safe in this meat product?
Good
Poultry Meat is used here as base. Poultry meat serves as the primary ingredient, contributing to the protein content and overall flavor of the sausage.
Role in formula: base
Original: Geflügelfleisch (Truthahnfleisch, Hähnchenfleisch)
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Is Poultry Fat safe in this meat product?
Medium
Poultry Fat is used here as base. Poultry fat adds moisture and flavor to the sausage but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Geflügelfett mit Haut (Hähnchen, Truthahn)
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used for preservation and color retention but is linked to potential health risks, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumnitrit
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Is Diphosphate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Diphosphate is used here as stabilizer. Diphosphate acts as a stabilizer in the sausage, indicating processing and potentially affecting quality.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Diphosphat
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this meat product?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is included as an antioxidant, which can help maintain freshness and quality over time.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the sausage, contributing to its overall taste without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Sugar safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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: 3889308
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