Is Turkey Sub Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Renaissance Food Group
This page reviews Turkey Sub by Renaissance Food Group 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: Sodium Phosphate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The Turkey Sub contains several processed ingredients like sodium phosphate and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of multigrain deli roll and colby jack cheese indicates a mix of good and medium quality components.
Main concern
Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
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
- Oven roasted turkey breast provides a good source of lean protein, contributing positively to the overall quality.
- Multigrain deli roll includes a variety of grains, which can enhance the nutritional profile compared to white bread.
Concerns
- Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive used for moisture retention, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sugar in the multigrain deli roll may contribute to unnecessary sweetness, which is a common concern in processed foods.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
- 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 Oven Roasted Turkey Breast safe in this food?
Good
Oven Roasted Turkey Breast is used here as base. Oven roasted turkey breast serves as the primary protein source in this sub, providing essential nutrients without additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Oven roasted turkey breast
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Is Turkey Broth safe in this food?
Good
Turkey Broth is used here as base. Turkey broth adds flavor and moisture to the sub, enhancing the overall taste while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: turkey broth
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Phosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Phosphate is used here as preservative. Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that helps retain moisture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium phosphate (coated with salt, spice, paprika, parsley, turmeric)
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Is Multigrain Deli Roll safe in this food?
Medium
Multigrain Deli Roll is used here as base. The multigrain deli roll contains enriched wheat flour and various grains, providing some nutritional benefits but also includes sugar and dough conditioners.
Role in formula: base
Original: multigrain deli roll (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, grain blend [fermented wheat flour, wheat grain, rye grain, oat grain, flax seeds, rye sourdough, millet, teff seeds, salt], cracked rye, wheat bran, wheat gluten, yeast, sugar, salt fermented rye flour, vegetable oil [canola or soybean oil], dough conditioners [calcium sulfate, ascorbic acid, enzymes], wheat starch, lactic acid)
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Is Colby Jack Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Colby Jack Cheese is used here as base. Colby jack cheese adds flavor and creaminess but is a processed dairy product, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: colby jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, annatto [for color], microbial enzymes)
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Is Lettuce safe in this food?
Good
Lettuce is used here as base. Lettuce adds freshness and crunch to the sub, contributing positively to the overall nutritional value.
Role in formula: base
Original: lettuce
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: 3457393
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Allergens detected: wheat , milk
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