Smedstuen Elgkarbonader product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Smedstuen Elgkarbonader Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Spesialgrossisten

Smedstuen Elgkarbonader is a meat product from Spesialgrossisten. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Stabilizer E407.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes elk meat and pork, which are good sources of protein. However, the presence of stabilizer E407 (carrageenan) raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Tapioca starch and potato starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.

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 elk meat, a lean source of protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.
  • Includes pork, which adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall meat profile.

Concerns

  • Tapioca starch and potato starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Stabilizer E407 (carrageenan) is a synthetic additive that can cause digestive issues in some individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

This meat product may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this meat product so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Elk Meat safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Elk Meat is used here as base. Elk meat is a lean protein source, providing essential nutrients and contributing positively to the product's overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Elgkjøtt

  • Is Pork Meat safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall meat profile of the product.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: svinekjøtt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Pork Meat

  • Is Water safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to maintain moisture and improve texture in meat products.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: vann

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Tapioca Starch safe in this meat product?

    Medium

    Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: tapiokastivelse

    Read the full ingredient profile for Tapioca Starch

  • Is Potato Starch safe in this meat product?

    Medium

    Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch serves as a thickener, but like tapioca starch, it is processed and may not contribute positively to quality.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: potetstivelse

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potato Starch

  • Is Dried Milk safe in this meat product?

    Medium

    Dried Milk is used here as flavor. Dried milk is included for flavor and texture, but it is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns for lactose-sensitive individuals.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: tørrmelk

    Read the full ingredient profile for Dried Milk

  • Is Spice Blend safe in this meat product?

    Good

    Spice Blend is used here as flavor. The spice blend enhances flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the product.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: krydderblanding

    Read the full ingredient profile for Spice Blend

  • Is Stabilizer E407 safe in this meat product?

    Bad

    Stabilizer E407 is used here as stabilizer. E407 (carrageenan) is a synthetic stabilizer that can cause digestive issues in some individuals, raising quality concerns.

    Role in formula: stabilizer

    Original: stabilisator E407

    Read the full ingredient profile for Stabilizer E407

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: 4050433

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

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We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes elk meat and pork, which are good sources of protein. However, the presence of stabilizer E407 (carrageenan) raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Tapioca starch and potato starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.; Stabilizer E407 (carrageenan) is a synthetic additive that can cause digestive issues in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Spesialgrossisten — Smedstuen Elgkarbonader has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
Spesialgrossisten — Smedstuen Elgkarbonader has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Spesialgrossisten products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: elk meat, pork meat, water. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains elk meat, a lean source of protein, contributing positively to the product's quality.; Includes pork, which adds flavor and texture, enhancing the overall meat profile.. See the Pros section above.

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