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Is Tartare Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Despar

Tartare is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Despar. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Nitrite affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium citrate as an acidity regulator, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of dextrose also indicates some processing.

Main concern

Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with its consumption.

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 high-quality beef (87%), which is a good source of protein and essential nutrients.
  • Natural flavors are included, which can enhance the overall taste without synthetic additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with its consumption.
  • Dextrose is a processed sugar that may not be necessary in this product, indicating some level of processing.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

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: 4148278

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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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Despar — Tartare has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and sodium citrate as an acidity regulator, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of dextrose also indicates some processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Zerotox gives Despar — Tartare 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks associated with its consumption.; Dextrose is a processed sugar that may not be necessary in this product, indicating some level of processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Despar — Tartare has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Despar 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.

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