Is Rauchfleisch Gold Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Glocken Beune
Rauchfleisch Gold is one of the meat product products analyzed by Zerotox for Glocken Beune. 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 sodium ascorbate as an antioxidant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of glucose syrup and dextrose indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.
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 natural spices like lovage and extracts, which enhance flavor without artificial additives.
- Includes antioxidants like sodium ascorbate, which can help maintain product quality during storage.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.
- Dextrose and dried glucose syrup are processed sugars, indicating a level of refinement that may not align with clean eating principles.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this meat product.
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Is Beef safe in this meat product?
Good
Beef is used here as base. Beef serves as the primary ingredient, providing protein and flavor. Its quality depends on sourcing and processing methods.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rindfleisch
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Is Table Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation. Its use is common in meat products for taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor and preservation. Its presence indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Dried Glucose Syrup safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dried Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried glucose syrup is a processed sugar that adds sweetness and moisture. Its use raises concerns about refined ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: getrockneter Glucosesirup
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Is Lovage safe in this meat product?
Good
Lovage is used here as natural_extract. Lovage is a natural herb that adds flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Liebstöckel
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this meat product?
Medium
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts like juniper, pepper, and garlic enhance flavor but may involve processing that affects purity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakte (Wacholder-, Pfeffer-, Knoblauchextrakt)
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this meat product?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent spoilage. Its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Natrium - ascorbat
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but is associated with health risks, particularly in processed meats.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit
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Is Ripening Cultures safe in this meat product?
Good
Ripening Cultures is used here as base. Ripening cultures are beneficial bacteria that aid in flavor development and preservation, contributing positively to product quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Reifekulturen
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Is Beech Wood Smoke safe in this meat product?
Good
Beech Wood Smoke is used here as flavor. Beech wood smoke is used for flavoring, providing a natural smoky taste that enhances the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Buchenholzrauch
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: 3872314
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