Is Vegan Bolognese Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Felix
Felix's Vegan Bolognese is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes texturized sunflower protein and sugar, which raise concerns about processing and quality. The presence of salt and concentrated lime juice also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sugar is present, raising concerns about added sweeteners 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
- Contains tomatoes and carrots, which are good sources of vitamins and minerals.
- Texturized sunflower protein provides a plant-based protein source.
- Includes herbs for flavor enhancement, contributing to a more natural taste.
- Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor, enhancing overall taste.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, raising concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Texturized sunflower protein may be processed, which can affect quality.
- Salt content is present, indicating potential for high sodium levels.
- Concentrated lime juice may contain additives that affect quality.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient providing flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomaten
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor and has beneficial properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Zwiebel
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Is Texturized Sunflower Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Texturized Sunflower Protein is used here as base. Texturized sunflower protein serves as a meat alternative, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: texturiertes Sonnenblumenprotein
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Is Carrot safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Carrot is used here as base. Carrots provide natural sweetness and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Karotten
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Is Celery safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Celery is used here as base. Celery adds flavor and is a low-calorie vegetable, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sellerie
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about unnecessary processing and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and has various health benefits, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns about sodium content in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Herbs safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs contribute natural flavor and may offer additional health benefits, enhancing the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Lime Juice Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lime Juice Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lime juice concentrate adds acidity and flavor but may contain additives that affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Limetten-saftkonzentrat
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Is Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper enhances flavor and may have health benefits, contributing positively to the product's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfeffer
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: 4240909
More from this brand: Felix products in Zerotox
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