Is Tortellini Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Carrefour
Tortellini is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Carrefour. 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 Sugar, Flavorings affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 30% meat, primarily pork and turkey, along with wheat flour and egg mass. However, the presence of soy protein hydrolysate and sugar raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Soy protein hydrolysate is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
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 a variety of meats, providing diverse flavors and textures.
- Includes durum wheat semolina, which is known for its high quality.
- Egg mass adds richness and enhances the overall texture of the tortellini.
Concerns
- Soy protein hydrolysate is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
- Sugar is present, which is unnecessary in a savory product and may indicate processing.
- Potential allergens like milk and mustard are noted, which could affect sensitive consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Pork Meat safe in this food?
Good
Pork Meat is used here as base. Pork meat contributes to the protein content and flavor profile of the tortellini, indicating a meat-rich product.
Role in formula: base
Original: mięso wieprzowe
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Is Turkey Meat safe in this food?
Good
Turkey Meat is used here as base. Turkey meat adds lean protein and a distinct flavor, enhancing the overall meat composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: mięso drobiowe z indyka
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Is Beef Meat safe in this food?
Good
Beef Meat is used here as base. Beef meat provides additional flavor complexity and protein, contributing to the overall meat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: mięso wołowe
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour serves as the primary carbohydrate source, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: mąka pszenna
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this food?
Good
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina is known for its high gluten content, providing a firm texture and quality to the pasta.
Role in formula: base
Original: mąka z pszenicy durum (semolina)
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for dough formation, contributing to the overall texture of the tortellini.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Pasteurized Egg Mass safe in this food?
Good
Pasteurized Egg Mass is used here as base. Pasteurized egg mass enhances richness and provides binding properties, improving the texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: masa jajowa pasteryzowana
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs add texture but are made from refined wheat flour, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: bułka tarta (mąka pszenna, drożdże, sól)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Soy Protein Hydrolysate safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein Hydrolysate is used here as emulsifier. Soy protein hydrolysate is used for texture improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: hydrolizat białka sojowego
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein Hydrolysate
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor complexity, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the tortellini.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: przyprawy
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs provide natural flavoring and may offer some aromatic qualities, enhancing the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zioła
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Vinegar is used here as flavor. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ocet
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is unnecessary in a savory product and indicates potential processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Flavorings safe in this food?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about quality and safety in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaty
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: 4014211
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Allergens detected: milk , mustard , celery , fish , shellfish , sulfites
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