Is Spaghetteria Tomato & Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Knorr
This page reviews Spaghetteria Tomato & Mozzarella by Knorr 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.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The product contains several processed ingredients like maltodextrin and sugar, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, palm oil is present, indicating a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Maltodextrin and sugar 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 durum wheat pasta, a good source of carbohydrates.
- Includes tomato powder from sustainably grown tomatoes, supporting environmental practices.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin and sugar are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- Palm oil is included, which is often associated with environmental issues.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Durum Wheat safe in this food?
Good
Durum Wheat is used here as base. Durum wheat is a high-quality grain used for pasta, providing essential carbohydrates and a firm texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: durumhvete
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as natural_extract. Tomato powder adds flavor and nutrients, derived from sustainably grown tomatoes, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: tomatpurépulver¹
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture and stability, but it raises concerns about being overly processed.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor enhancement, but its presence indicates a processed composition that may not be ideal.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Cheese Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Cheese Powder is used here as flavor. Cheese powder contributes to flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ostepulver
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common flavor enhancer that also acts as a preservative, essential for balancing flavors.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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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 is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gjærekstrakt
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as emulsifier. Palm oil is often linked to environmental concerns due to deforestation and habitat destruction, raising quality issues.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: palmeolje
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder adds natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løkpulver
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as natural_extract. Herbs like basil, thyme, and rosemary provide natural flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: krydderurter
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices such as garlic enhance flavor and aroma, adding depth to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderier
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: 4204783
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Allergens detected: milk
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