Is Sesame Burger Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alcampo
This page reviews Sesame Burger by Alcampo as a food. Its current score is 55/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: E471, E481, E282.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives such as E471 and E282, which raise concerns about processing and quality. The presence of preservatives indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E202, E282) that indicate a processed nature.
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 sesame seeds, which provide some nutritional benefits.
- Includes wheat flour and water, basic ingredients for bread.
- Uses sunflower oil, a common cooking oil with moderate health implications.
Concerns
- Contains multiple preservatives (E200, E202, E282) that indicate a processed nature.
- Includes emulsifiers (E471, E481) which may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
- Presence of guar gum as a stabilizer, which is a processed ingredient.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary ingredient for structure in this burger. While it is a staple, its refined nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Harina de trigo
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and dough formation in this product, contributing positively to its composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: agua
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as natural_extract. Yeast is a natural leavening agent that helps the dough rise, contributing to the texture of the burger.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: levadura
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for slight sweetness and to aid fermentation, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides moisture but is a refined oil, which may have health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite de girasol
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as natural_extract. Sesame seeds add flavor and texture, along with some nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the burger.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: semillas de sésamo
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium content in processed foods.
Role in formula: base
Original: sal
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten contributes to the texture and structure of the burger but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gluten de trigo
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma guar
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Is E471 safe in this food?
Bad
E471 is used here as emulsifier. E471 is a synthetic emulsifier that helps blend ingredients but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E 471
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Is E481 safe in this food?
Bad
E481 is used here as emulsifier. E481 is another synthetic emulsifier that may raise concerns regarding the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: E 481
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Is E282 safe in this food?
Bad
E282 is used here as preservative. E282 is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, indicating a highly processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E 282
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Is E200 safe in this food?
Bad
E200 is used here as preservative. E200 is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about the overall quality of processed foods.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E 200
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Is E202 safe in this food?
Bad
E202 is used here as preservative. E202 is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E 202
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Is E262 safe in this food?
Medium
E262 is used here as acidulant. E262 is an acidulant that helps maintain pH balance but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: E 262
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: 4154506
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