Is Vegan Burger American Style Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Vemondo
Vegan Burger American Style is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Vemondo. The product scores 70/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Methylcellulose affect the overall evaluation.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes textured soy protein concentrate and rapeseed oil, which are common in plant-based products. However, the presence of natural flavoring and thickening agents raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Natural flavoring is included, which may indicate processing and lack of transparency.
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 textured soy protein concentrate, a good source of plant-based protein.
- Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil, providing a source of fat.
- Pea protein adds additional protein content, enhancing nutritional value.
Concerns
- Natural flavoring is included, which may indicate processing and lack of transparency.
- Methylcellulose is a thickening agent that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Potential allergens like egg and milk may pose risks for sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture to the burger. It is essential for texture and cooking.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for cooking and adds fat content. While it is a common oil, concerns about processing exist.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Textured Soy Protein Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Textured Soy Protein Concentrate is used here as base. This ingredient provides a significant source of plant-based protein, contributing to the burger's nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: texturiertes Sojaeiweißkonzentrat
Read the full ingredient profile for Textured Soy Protein Concentrate
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Is Pea Protein safe in this food?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein enhances the protein content of the burger, making it a suitable option for plant-based diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erbsen - eiweiß
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is added for taste enhancement but may indicate processing and lack of ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile of the burger, enhancing its taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for seasoning, essential for flavor enhancement in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Barley Malt Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Barley Malt Extract is used here as colorant. Barley malt extract is used for coloring and flavoring, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Gerstenmalzextrakt
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Is Pea Fibers safe in this food?
Good
Pea Fibers is used here as base. Pea fibers contribute to the texture and fiber content of the burger, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Erbsenfasern
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Is Methylcellulose safe in this food?
Bad
Methylcellulose is used here as thickener. Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickening agent that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Methylcellulose
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: 3898192
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Allergens detected: egg , milk , mustard , celery
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