Smoked Ham product image with 45/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Smoked Ham Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Pikok

Pikok's Smoked Ham is reviewed here as a meat product. Zerotox gives it 45/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Nitrite.

45 / 100

Low quality

Why score is 45

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer, raising significant quality concerns due to synthetic additives.

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 85% pork meat, indicating a high meat content which is a positive aspect for meat products.
  • Water is included, which is common in processed meats to maintain moisture.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.
  • Monosodium glutamate is an artificial flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.

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.

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: 3846469

More from this brand: Pikok products in Zerotox

Similar products: meat_product in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: gluten , soy , mustard , celery , milk

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Frequently asked questions

Pikok — Smoked Ham has a Zerotox score of 45 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
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.
Pikok — Smoked Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Pikok products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product scores 45 / 100 mainly because of: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.; Monosodium glutamate is an artificial flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Pikok — Smoked Ham has a Zerotox safety score of 45 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: gluten, soy, mustard, celery, milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork meat, water, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Main concerns for this product: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with nitrosamines.; Monosodium glutamate is an artificial flavor enhancer that may cause sensitivity in some individuals.. See the full list above.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer, raising significant quality concerns due to synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains 85% pork meat, indicating a high meat content which is a positive aspect for meat products.; Water is included, which is common in processed meats to maintain moisture.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
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