Is Southwest Breakfast Scramble Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fresh Easy Neighborhood Market
Southwest Breakfast Scramble is a food from Fresh Easy Neighborhood Market. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes cooked scrambled egg and chorizo mix, but also contains sodium phosphate and corn starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes cooked scrambled egg and chorizo mix, but also contains sodium phosphate and corn starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sodium phosphate in the chorizo mix is a synthetic additive that 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
- Cooked scrambled egg provides a source of protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Chorizo mix includes spices and poblano chile, enhancing flavor while providing some natural ingredients.
- Mild salsa contains fresh ingredients like tomato and cilantro, which support a more natural profile.
- Mild cheddar cheese adds flavor and texture, derived from cultured milk, which is generally acceptable.
Concerns
- Sodium phosphate in the chorizo mix is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Corn starch in the salsa acts as a thickener, which may indicate a level of processing that detracts from overall quality.
- The presence of multiple processed ingredients suggests a less clean composition, impacting the overall rating.
- Chorizo is high in sodium, which can be a concern for those monitoring salt intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Cooked Scrambled Egg safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Scrambled Egg is used here as base. Cooked scrambled egg provides protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cooked scrambled egg (egg, canola oil, distilled vinegar)
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Is Cooked Chorizo safe in this food?
Medium
Cooked Chorizo is used here as flavor. Cooked chorizo adds flavor and protein but contains sodium phosphate, a synthetic additive that raises concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cooked chorizo (pork, spices, water, salt, sodium phosphate, paprika oleoresin, garlic powder, paprika)
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Is Poblano Chile safe in this food?
Good
Poblano Chile is used here as natural_extract. Poblano chile adds natural flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: poblano chile
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Is Black Beans safe in this food?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans provide fiber and protein, contributing positively to the nutritional profile of the scramble.
Role in formula: base
Original: black beans
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Is Red Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Red pepper adds color and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: red pepper
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Is Mild Salsa safe in this food?
Medium
Mild Salsa is used here as flavor. Mild salsa contains fresh ingredients but includes corn starch, indicating some processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mild salsa (tomato, yellow onion, white vinegar, cilantro, garlic, corn starch, salt, jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, black pepper, onion powder)
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Is Mild Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Mild Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Mild cheddar cheese is derived from cultured milk but contains salt and enzymes, indicating some processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: mild cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto)
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Is Cilantro safe in this food?
Good
Cilantro is used here as natural_extract. Cilantro adds fresh flavor and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the dish.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cilantro
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: 3529449
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Allergens detected: egg , milk , pork
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