Is Tortelloni Tomato-Mozzarella Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nabu
Nabu's Tortelloni Tomato-Mozzarella is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes ingredients like concentrated tomato paste and mozzarella, but also contains refined wheat flour and rapeseed oil, raising moderate quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ingredients like concentrated tomato paste and mozzarella, but also contains refined wheat flour and rapeseed oil, raising moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains refined wheat flour, which is less nutritious compared to whole grain options.
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
- Includes organic ingredients like durum wheat semolina and basil, indicating a focus on quality.
- Tomato paste and mozzarella provide flavor and texture, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Concerns
- Contains refined wheat flour, which is less nutritious compared to whole grain options.
- Rapeseed oil is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Durum Wheat Semolina safe in this food?
Medium
Durum Wheat Semolina is used here as base. Durum wheat semolina serves as the primary ingredient for the dough, providing structure but is refined, which may reduce nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hartweizengrieß
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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 texture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Wheat Gluten safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Gluten is used here as base. Wheat gluten enhances the dough's elasticity, but its processed nature may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizengluten
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Is Sea Salt safe in this food?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is used for flavor enhancement and is a natural ingredient, posing no quality issues.
Role in formula: base
Original: Meersalz
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Is Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Concentrated tomato paste adds flavor and color but is a processed ingredient, which may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark 2-fach konzentriert
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient for pasta but is refined, which may lower its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Weizenmehl
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Is Mozzarella safe in this food?
Good
Mozzarella is used here as flavor. Mozzarella contributes to the creamy texture and flavor, being a natural dairy product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mozzarella
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as flavor. Ricotta cheese adds creaminess and flavor, being a natural dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Molkeneiweißkäse Ricotta
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture but is a processed oil, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Raw Cane Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Raw Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Raw cane sugar is used for slight sweetness but is still a refined sugar, which may not be ideal for health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrohrzucker
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil is a natural herb that enhances flavor and adds nutritional benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Basilikum
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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 acidity and flavor, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zitronensaftkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor and are natural ingredients, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Yeast safe in this food?
Good
Yeast is used here as fermentation. Yeast is used for fermentation, contributing to the dough's rise and texture without quality concerns.
Role in formula: fermentation
Original: Hefe
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: 3903174
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