Is Teewurst Fein Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hofmaier
This page reviews Teewurst Fein by Hofmaier 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
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite as a preservative and dextrose as a sweetener, indicating some processing. The presence of these ingredients raises quality concerns.
Main concern
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 pork and pork fat, providing a rich flavor profile.
- Includes spices that enhance the overall taste of the product.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to potential health risks.
- Dextrose is a processed sugar that may not be favorable for those monitoring sugar intake.
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.
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Is Pork safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork is used here as base. Pork serves as the primary ingredient, providing essential protein and flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweinefleisch
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Is Pork Fat safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork Fat is used here as base. Pork fat adds moisture and richness to the product, enhancing its texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Schweinespeck
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Is Iodized Salt safe in this meat product?
Medium
Iodized Salt is used here as base. Iodized salt is used for flavor and preservation, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: base
Original: jodiertes Speisesalz (Speisesalz, Kaliumjodat)
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Is Dextrose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but may not be suitable for low-sugar diets.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this meat product?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the product, enhancing its overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this meat product?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to maintain freshness but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used for preservation but raises health concerns due to its association with certain risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsstoff: Natriumnitrit
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Is Ripening Cultures safe in this meat product?
Good
Ripening Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Ripening cultures contribute to flavor development and safety through fermentation processes.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Reifekulturen
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Is Beech Wood Smoke safe in this meat product?
Good
Beech Wood Smoke is used here as flavor. Beech wood smoke adds a distinct smoky flavor, enhancing the sensory experience of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Buchenholzrauch
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: 3896579
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