Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hormel

This page reviews Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin by Hormel 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: Flavoring.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that raise concerns about quality. The presence of soy sauce and yeast extract indicates a reliance on flavor enhancers.

Main concern

Sugar and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about health implications.

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

  • Pork broth adds depth of flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Garlic powder and spices contribute natural flavors, supporting a more authentic taste experience.

Concerns

  • Sugar and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about health implications.
  • Dehydrated soy sauce and yeast extract are flavor enhancers that can indicate a reliance on artificial flavors.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • 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: 2435383

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Similar products: meat_product in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: pork, pork broth, soybeans. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sugar and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that raise concerns about quality. The presence of soy sauce and yeast extract indicates a reliance on flavor enhancers. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Hormel — Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin 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.
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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.
This product is flagged for: Sugar and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about health implications.; Dehydrated soy sauce and yeast extract are flavor enhancers that can indicate a reliance on artificial flavors.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Hormel — Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among meat product products. See the full breakdown above.
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Our analysis notes: Pork broth adds depth of flavor and moisture, enhancing the overall taste profile.; Garlic powder and spices contribute natural flavors, supporting a more authentic taste experience.. See the Pros section above.

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