Is Street Vibes Taco Le Kit Al Pastor Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Old El Paso
Street Vibes Taco Le Kit Al Pastor is a food from Old El Paso. 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 tortillas with stabilizers and emulsifiers, a sauce with natural flavors, and a spice mix. The presence of synthetic additives raises moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tortillas with stabilizers and emulsifiers, a sauce with natural flavors, and a spice mix. The presence of synthetic additives raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Tortillas contain stabilizers and emulsifiers, which indicate processing and potential quality 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
- Tortillas contain wheat flour and water, indicating a basic composition without artificial flavors.
- The sauce includes tomatoes and pineapple, providing natural flavors and some nutritional value.
- Spices like paprika and cayenne contribute to flavor without synthetic additives.
- Natural ingredients like honey and garlic puree enhance the sauce's quality.
Concerns
- Tortillas contain stabilizers and emulsifiers, which indicate processing and potential quality concerns.
- The sauce has added salt and modified corn starch, raising questions about sodium content and processing.
- Maltodextrin in the spice mix is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- The presence of dextrose and sugar in the tortillas and spice mix indicates added sugars, which can be problematic.
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 Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is the primary ingredient in tortillas, providing structure and texture. It is a staple grain with no significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Farine de blé
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and texture in tortillas, contributing to the overall quality without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Glycerol safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerol is used here as stabilizer. Glycerol is used as a stabilizer in tortillas to maintain moisture and texture. While generally recognized as safe, it indicates processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisant (glycérol)
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Is Vegetable Oils safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oils is used here as base. Vegetable oils (canola, sunflower) are used for texture and moisture in tortillas. They are processed but commonly used in food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: huiles végétales (colza, tournesol)
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Is Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help blend ingredients in tortillas, but their processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: émulsifiant (mono - et diglycérides d'acides gras)
Read the full ingredient profile for Mono And Diglycerides Of Fatty Acids
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor and browning in tortillas. Its presence indicates added sugars, which can be a concern.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Bicarbonate is used here as leavening agent. Sodium bicarbonate is a leavening agent that helps tortillas rise. While effective, it indicates processing.
Role in formula: leavening agent
Original: carbonates de sodium
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used in the sauce for texture. Its processed nature raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié de maïs
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Is Honey safe in this food?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener in the sauce, providing flavor and some nutritional benefits without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: miel
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity in the sauce. While common, it indicates processing and raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acide citrique
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Is Paprika safe in this food?
Good
Paprika is used here as natural_extract. Paprika is a natural spice that adds flavor and color to the spice mix, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: paprika
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: 4154013
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Allergens detected: wheat
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