Is Ridderheims Pate Land Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Oluf Lorentzen As
Ridderheims Pate Land is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Oluf Lorentzen As. 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
This pate contains sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative and sodium ascorbate (E301) as an antioxidant, indicating a processed composition with potential quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite (E250) 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 chicken meat (21%) and liver (33%), providing a source of protein.
- Includes natural ingredients like paprika and parsley, contributing to flavor and color.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with health risks.
- Contains gelatin from pork, which may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
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 Liver safe in this food?
Good
Pork Liver is used here as base. Pork liver is a rich source of vitamins and minerals, providing essential nutrients in this pate.
Role in formula: base
Original: Svinelever
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Is Chicken Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Fat is used here as base. Chicken fat adds moisture and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingfett
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Good
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat contributes to the protein content and overall nutritional profile of the pate.
Role in formula: base
Original: kyllingkjøtt
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as natural_extract. Paprika is used for flavor and color, providing natural antioxidants and enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: paprika
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch serves as a thickening agent, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potetstivelse
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, though excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Ascorbate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Ascorbate is used here as antioxidant. Sodium ascorbate (E301) is used to prevent oxidation, but it is a synthetic additive that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant: natriumaskorbat E301
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Is Potassium Acetate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Acetate is used here as preservative. Potassium acetate (E261) is a synthetic preservative that helps maintain product stability but may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumacetat E261
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Is Milk Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but may not be suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: melkeprotein
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion provides flavor and potential health benefits, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: løk
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is known for its flavor-enhancing properties and potential health benefits, adding depth to the product.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: hvitløk
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Is Grape Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Grape Sugar is used here as sweetener. Grape sugar is used for sweetness but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: druesukker
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as natural_extract. Tomato adds flavor and color, along with beneficial compounds like lycopene.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: tomat
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and may provide additional health benefits, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley is used for flavor and as a garnish, providing potential health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: persille
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gjærekstrakt
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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, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
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 (E250) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its association with health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel: natriumnitritt E250
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Is Potassium Acetate safe in this food?
Medium
Potassium Acetate is used here as preservative. Potassium acetate (E261) is a synthetic preservative that helps maintain product stability but may raise safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: kaliumacetat E261
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Is Gelatin safe in this food?
Medium
Gelatin is used here as thickener. Gelatin from pork is used for texture but may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gelatin av svin
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: 4061483
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