Is Taylor Farms Deli Tuna Sandwich Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms Deli Tuna Sandwich is a food from Taylor Farms. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Calcium Disodium Edta, Cultured Corn Syrup Solids.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes yellowfin tuna and whole grain wheat bread, but also contains several processed ingredients like soybean oil and sugar. This mix raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes soybean oil and sugar in mayonnaise, which are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns due to their refined nature.
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 yellowfin tuna, a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the overall nutritional profile.
- Whole grain wheat bread provides dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a more wholesome ingredient base.
Concerns
- Includes soybean oil and sugar in mayonnaise, which are processed ingredients that may raise health concerns due to their refined nature.
- Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative used for quality protection, indicating a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
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 Yellowfin Tuna safe in this food?
Good
Yellowfin Tuna is used here as base. Yellowfin tuna is a high-quality protein source, providing essential nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for overall health.
Role in formula: base
Original: YELLOWFIN TUNA
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent in the tuna salad, ensuring proper texture and moisture content without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Vegetable Broth safe in this food?
Good
Vegetable Broth is used here as flavor. Vegetable broth adds flavor to the tuna salad while being a natural ingredient, enhancing taste without significant processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: VEGETABLE BROTH
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement in the tuna salad, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is a common emulsifier in mayonnaise, but it is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and health effects.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Whole Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Whole Eggs is used here as base. Whole eggs provide protein and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the nutritional value of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE EGGS
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Is Egg Yolks safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolks is used here as base. Egg yolks are rich in vitamins and minerals, enhancing the nutritional profile of the mayonnaise used in the sandwich.
Role in formula: base
Original: EGG YOLKS
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar acts as an acidulant in mayonnaise, providing tanginess and helping to preserve the product without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: DISTILLED VINEGAR
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance in mayonnaise, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used in mayonnaise, contributing to sweetness but also indicating a level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon juice concentrate adds natural flavor and acidity to the mayonnaise, enhancing taste without significant processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this food?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as preservative. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative used to protect quality, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA {USED TO PROTECT QUALITY}
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included for taste enhancement, but their specific composition is often unclear, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVORS
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Is Celery safe in this food?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery adds crunch and freshness to the tuna salad, contributing positively to the overall texture and flavor profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: CELERY
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Is Panko Bread Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Panko Bread Crumbs is used here as stabilizer. Panko bread crumbs provide texture but are made from refined wheat flour and sugar, indicating a level of processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: PANKO BREAD CRUMBS [WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, YEAST, SALT]
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Is Whole Grain Wheat Bread safe in this food?
Good
Whole Grain Wheat Bread is used here as base. Whole grain wheat bread offers dietary fiber and essential nutrients, supporting a healthier ingredient choice for the sandwich.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT BREAD
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Is Whole Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Whole Wheat Flour is used here as base. Whole wheat flour is a nutritious ingredient, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the bread's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Enriched Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Enriched Wheat Flour is used here as base. Enriched wheat flour is fortified with nutrients but is still a refined ingredient, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water is essential for hydration and texture in the bread, contributing positively without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: WATER
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Is Fermented Rye Flour safe in this food?
Good
Fermented Rye Flour is used here as base. Fermented rye flour adds flavor and may enhance digestibility, contributing positively to the bread's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: FERMENTED RYE FLOUR
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar is used for sweetness in the bread but is still a form of added sugar, raising concerns about sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Sunflower Seeds safe in this food?
Good
Sunflower Seeds is used here as base. Sunflower seeds provide healthy fats and protein, enhancing the nutritional profile of the whole grain bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: SUNFLOWER SEEDS
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Is Millet Seed safe in this food?
Good
Millet Seed is used here as base. Millet seeds are a nutritious addition, providing fiber and essential nutrients, contributing positively to the bread's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: MILLET SEED
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Is Flax Seed safe in this food?
Good
Flax Seed is used here as base. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, enhancing the nutritional value of the whole grain bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: FLAX SEED
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Is Dried Molasses safe in this food?
Medium
Dried Molasses is used here as sweetener. Dried molasses adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DRIED MOLASSES
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Is Cracked Wheat safe in this food?
Good
Cracked Wheat is used here as base. Cracked wheat contributes fiber and texture to the bread, supporting a more wholesome ingredient profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: CRACKED WHEAT
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Is Rolled Oat Flakes safe in this food?
Good
Rolled Oat Flakes is used here as base. Rolled oat flakes provide fiber and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the whole grain bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: ROLLED OAT FLAKES
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Is Oat Bran safe in this food?
Good
Oat Bran is used here as base. Oat bran is high in fiber and contributes positively to the nutritional profile of the whole grain bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: OAT BRAN
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Is Oat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Oat Flour is used here as base. Oat flour adds fiber and nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the whole grain bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: OAT FLOUR
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Is Oat Fiber safe in this food?
Good
Oat Fiber is used here as base. Oat fiber contributes additional fiber content, supporting digestive health and enhancing the bread's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: OAT FIBER
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as fermentation_agent. Yeast is essential for fermentation in bread-making, contributing to texture and flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: fermentation_agent
Original: YEAST
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Is Fermented Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Good
Fermented Wheat Flour is used here as base. Fermented wheat flour may enhance digestibility and flavor, contributing positively to the overall quality of the bread.
Role in formula: base
Original: FERMENTED WHEAT FLOUR
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Is Honey safe in this food?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and may provide some health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the bread.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: HONEY
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Is Vital Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Vital Wheat Gluten is used here as stabilizer. Vital wheat gluten is used to improve texture and elasticity in bread but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN
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Is Cultured Corn Syrup Solids safe in this food?
Bad
Cultured Corn Syrup Solids is used here as sweetener. Cultured corn syrup solids are a processed sweetener that may raise concerns about added sugars and processing levels.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CULTURED CORN SYRUP SOLIDS
Read the full ingredient profile for Cultured Corn Syrup Solids
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Is Yellow Cornmeal safe in this food?
Medium
Yellow Cornmeal is used here as base. Yellow cornmeal is a processed ingredient that adds texture but raises concerns about the level of processing involved.
Role in formula: base
Original: YELLOW CORNMEAL
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Is Enzymes safe in this food?
Medium
Enzymes is used here as enzyme. Enzymes are used in bread-making to improve texture but are often processed, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: enzyme
Original: ENZYMES
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Is Tomato safe in this food?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato adds freshness and flavor to the sandwich, contributing positively to the overall ingredient quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: TOMATO
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Is Green Leaf Lettuce safe in this food?
Good
Green Leaf Lettuce is used here as base. Green leaf lettuce provides crunch and freshness, enhancing the overall texture and nutritional profile of the sandwich.
Role in formula: base
Original: GREEN LEAF LETTUCE
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: 2416169
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Allergens detected: soy , egg , wheat
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