Is Tortelloni Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Enjoy
This page reviews Tortelloni by Simply Enjoy as a food. 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: Romano Cheese Flavor.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several cheeses and a variety of fillers, with romano cheese flavor containing multiple additives. This raises concerns about the overall quality and processing level.
Main concern
Romano cheese flavor contains additives such as yeast extract and natural flavoring, indicating a processed component.
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 multiple cheeses like ricotta and provolone, which provide flavor and texture.
- Includes natural ingredients like parsley and garlic, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Romano cheese flavor contains additives such as yeast extract and natural flavoring, indicating a processed component.
- Presence of canola oil, which is often refined and may raise concerns about quality.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Pork safe in this food?
Medium
Pork is used here as base. Pork is the primary protein source in the filling, contributing to flavor and texture. However, its quality can vary based on sourcing.
Role in formula: base
Original: pork
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient in the filling, essential for moisture and texture without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the filling and pasta, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices like fennel and pepper add flavor complexity to the filling, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices [fennel, pepper]
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as base. Ricotta cheese provides creaminess and flavor, made from pasteurized whole milk, which is a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: ricotta cheese (pasteurized whole milk, vinegar, salt)
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Is Provolone Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Provolone Cheese is used here as base. Provolone cheese adds a distinct flavor and is made from pasteurized whole milk, indicating a quality dairy source.
Role in formula: base
Original: provolone cheese (pasteurized whole milk, culture, salt, enzymes)
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Is Romano Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Romano Cheese is used here as base. Romano cheese contributes a sharp flavor and is made from milk, salt, and enzymes, indicating a quality dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: romano cheese (milk, salt, enzymes)
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs provide texture but contain wheat flour and sugar, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: breadcrumbs (wheat flour, sugar, yeast, sea salt)
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Is Romano Cheese Flavor safe in this food?
Bad
Romano Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Romano cheese flavor contains multiple additives, including yeast extract and natural flavoring, indicating a processed component.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: romano cheese flavor (romano cheese [milk, culture, salt, enzymes], salt, yeast extract, butter, corn oil, cream powder, non-fat dry milk, olive oil, natural flavoring)
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Is Mozzarella Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella Cheese is used here as base. Mozzarella cheese adds creaminess and flavor, made from pasteurized whole milk, indicating a quality ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: mozzarella cheese (pasteurized whole milk, culture, salt, enzymes)
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is used for texture but is often refined, which may raise concerns about quality and processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: canola oil
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and flavor, being a natural herb that enhances the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: parsley
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Is Black Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper enhances flavor and is a natural spice, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Fennel safe in this food?
Good
Fennel is used here as flavor. Fennel adds a unique flavor profile to the filling, being a natural spice that enhances taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fennel
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Is Durum Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Durum Flour is used here as base. Durum flour is used for the pasta, providing structure but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: durum flour
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for the pasta dough, contributing to texture without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide richness and structure to the pasta, being a natural ingredient that enhances quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this food?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is used for color in the pasta, being a natural pigment but may indicate processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta-carotene (color)
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: 3393709
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Allergens detected: wheat
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