Is Soocitzi With Caramelized Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Alka
This page reviews Soocitzi With Caramelized Onion by Alka as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Oil, Sugar, Brown Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes palm oil and sugar, which raise concerns about processing and health implications. The presence of dehydrated onion and whole wheat flour adds some nutritional value but does not offset the overall concerns.
Main concern
Palm oil is a highly processed fat with environmental concerns.
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 whole wheat flour, providing more fiber than refined flour.
- Dehydrated onion adds flavor and some nutritional benefits.
- Rye sourdough may contribute to better digestibility.
- Yeast extract can enhance the umami flavor profile.
Concerns
- Palm oil is a highly processed fat with environmental concerns.
- Sugar and brown sugar contribute to high sweetness and processing.
- Contains barley malt extract, which may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
- May contain traces of soy and sesame, posing allergen risks.
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 White Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
White Wheat Flour is used here as base. White wheat flour is a refined grain that lacks fiber and nutrients compared to whole grains, raising concerns about its nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: White wheat flour
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat associated with health concerns and environmental issues due to deforestation linked to its production.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable fat (palm)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high caloric content without nutritional benefits, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as flavor. Barley malt extract is used for flavoring but contains gluten, which may be problematic for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: barley malt extract
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Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour retains the bran and germ, providing more fiber and nutrients compared to refined flour, supporting better health.
Role in formula: base
Original: whole wheat flour
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Is Rye Flour safe in this food?
Good
Rye Flour is used here as base. Rye flour is a whole grain that offers fiber and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's overall nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: rye flour
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Is Dehydrated Onion safe in this food?
Good
Dehydrated Onion is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onion adds flavor and some antioxidants, enhancing the product's taste while providing minimal nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated onion 3%
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is a form of sugar that still contributes to high sweetness and caloric content without significant nutritional value.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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Is Rye Sourdough safe in this food?
Good
Rye Sourdough is used here as base. Rye sourdough may improve digestibility and flavor, providing some probiotic benefits, which can be advantageous for gut health.
Role in formula: base
Original: rye sourdough
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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 high in sodium, raising concerns for those monitoring salt intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as fermentation. Yeast is essential for fermentation, contributing to the product's texture and flavor without raising significant health concerns.
Role in formula: fermentation
Original: yeast
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used for flavoring but can contribute to sodium intake, which should be monitored for overall health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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: 4018825
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Allergens detected: soy , sesame
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