Is Smoky BBQ Fajita Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Taste Of Lidl
Smoky BBQ Fajita Mix is a food from Taste Of Lidl. 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 Sugar, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein, Smoke Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Hydrolysed vegetable protein and smoke flavouring also indicate a reliance on additives.
Main concern
High sugar content from sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 a variety of spices like black pepper and cayenne pepper, which can enhance flavor.
- Dried garlic and onion provide natural flavoring, contributing positively to the mix.
Concerns
- High sugar content from sugar and maltodextrin raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Hydrolysed vegetable protein and smoke flavouring are synthetic additives that may affect quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This food may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the mix but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Dried Onions safe in this food?
Good
Dried Onions is used here as flavor. Dried onions provide natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the fajita mix without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Onions
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but excessive consumption can lead to health concerns, indicating a need for moderation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein safe in this food?
Bad
Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolysed vegetable protein is a processed ingredient used for flavor enhancement, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the mix.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein (Soya, Maize, contains colour E150d)
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, which may raise concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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Is Smoke Flavouring safe in this food?
Bad
Smoke Flavouring is used here as flavor. Smoke flavouring is a synthetic additive that provides a smoky taste but raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Smoke Flavouring
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative and flavor enhancer that helps balance acidity in the mix, contributing positively to its quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acid: Citric Acid
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be a processed ingredient, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Yeast Extract
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic adds natural flavor and health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the fajita mix without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Garlic
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: 3846462
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Allergens detected: soya
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