Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Grilstad

This page reviews Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær by Grilstad as a meat product. 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: Sodium Nitrite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes E250 (sodium nitrite) as a preservative and E300 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant. These additives raise concerns about synthetic ingredients and processing.

Main concern

E250 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.

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 natural meat sources like elk and pork, contributing to a rich flavor profile.
  • Includes starter cultures which can enhance fermentation and flavor development.

Concerns

  • E250 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
  • Presence of dextrose, a processed sugar, which may not be necessary in a meat product.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this meat product and why it matters.

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: 4051155

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Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: E250 (sodium nitrite) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.; Presence of dextrose, a processed sugar, which may not be necessary in a meat product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: Contains natural meat sources like elk and pork, contributing to a rich flavor profile.; Includes starter cultures which can enhance fermentation and flavor development.. See the Pros section above.
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Grilstad — Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Grilstad products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes E250 (sodium nitrite) as a preservative and E300 (ascorbic acid) as an antioxidant. These additives raise concerns about synthetic ingredients and processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Grilstad — Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 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.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: elk, pork, beef. See the Ingredients section above.
Grilstad — Speka Pølse M/Elg&Einebær has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.

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