Is Vegan Almjäger Klassik Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Handl Tyrol
This page reviews Vegan Almjäger Klassik by Handl Tyrol 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: Methylcellulose.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes textured soy protein and sunflower oil, but also contains several additives like methylcellulose and sodium alginate, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns about processed ingredients in the product.
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
- Textured soy protein provides a plant-based protein source, contributing to the product's nutritional profile.
- Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that can offer some health benefits when used in moderation.
Concerns
- Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns about processed ingredients in the product.
- Sodium alginate is a stabilizer that, while functional, indicates a level of processing that may detract from overall 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
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 Textured Soy Protein safe in this food?
Good
Textured Soy Protein is used here as base. Textured soy protein serves as the primary protein source in this product, offering a plant-based alternative to meat. Its quality is generally accepted in vegan products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Texturiertes Sojaprotein
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for cooking and flavor, but its refined nature may raise concerns about processing and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that serves as a solvent and base for the product, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Dried Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Dried Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Dried carrots add flavor and color, contributing natural nutrients without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Karotten getrocknet
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Is Textured Rice Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Textured Rice Flour is used here as base. Textured rice flour is used for texture but may indicate processing that could affect overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: texturiertes Reismehl
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Is Soy Protein safe in this food?
Good
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein is a high-quality plant protein that enhances the nutritional value of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojaprotein
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement but excessive use can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickening agent, but its processed nature may detract from the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the product's sensory profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts provide concentrated flavor, enhancing the overall taste without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakte
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium acetate is used as a stabilizer, but its synthetic nature may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Natriumacetate
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Is Methylcellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Methylcellulose is used here as thickener. Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about the level of processing in this product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Methylcellulose
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Is Beet Red safe in this food?
Medium
Beet Red is used here as colorant. Beet red is a natural colorant, but its inclusion indicates processing that may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Betenrot
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste, but its vague nature raises questions about specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Smoked Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Flavor is used here as flavor. Smoked flavor adds a distinct taste but may involve processing that could affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Raucharoma
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as coating. Sodium alginate is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but indicates a level of processing.
Role in formula: coating
Original: Überzugsmittel: Natriumalginat
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used for texture but raises concerns about the degree of processing involved.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as firming_agent. Calcium chloride is a firming agent that helps maintain texture but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: firming_agent
Original: Festigungsmittel: Calciumchlorid
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: 3852894
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