Is Vegan Skewers Hot & Spicy Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Vemondo
This page reviews Vegan Skewers Hot & Spicy by Vemondo 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: Dextrose, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes methylcellulose and modified starch, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of dextrose and sugar also indicates added sugars, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
Methylcellulose is a synthetic stabilizer that raises 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
- Contains plant-based proteins like wheat, field bean, and pea protein, contributing to a protein-rich profile.
- Includes natural extracts and spices, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Methylcellulose is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Modified starch and added sugars like dextrose and sugar may indicate a less favorable composition.
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 Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base ingredient, providing moisture and aiding in the overall texture of the skewers.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Canola Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: koolzaadolie
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Is Wheat Protein safe in this food?
Good
Wheat Protein is used here as base. Wheat protein contributes to the protein content, providing a source of essential amino acids.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwe-eiwit
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Is Field Bean Protein safe in this food?
Good
Field Bean Protein is used here as base. Field bean protein adds to the nutritional profile, offering plant-based protein benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: veldboneneiwit
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Is Pea Protein safe in this food?
Good
Pea Protein is used here as base. Pea protein is a high-quality plant protein, enhancing the overall protein content of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: erwteneiwit
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Is Methylcellulose safe in this food?
Medium
Methylcellulose is used here as stabilizer. Methylcellulose is a synthetic stabilizer that helps maintain texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator: methylcellulose
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts enhance flavor naturally, contributing to the overall taste profile without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijextracten
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can vary in quality depending on their source and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijke aroma's
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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 that provides structure but is a refined carbohydrate.
Role in formula: base
Original: tarwebloem
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Is Potato Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch acts as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: aardappelzetmeel
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, essential for balancing taste in savory products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Marinade Water safe in this food?
Good
Marinade Water is used here as base. Water in the marinade serves as a base, providing moisture and aiding in flavor absorption.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Brandy Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Brandy Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Brandy vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: brandewijnazijn
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is an added sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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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 improvement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd zetmeel (aardappel)
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts in the marinade enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijextracten
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs provide natural flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kruiden
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verdikkingsmiddel: xanthaangom
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: 3897753
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Allergens detected: celery , soy , mustard
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