Is Vegan Wurzerl Herb-Tomato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Handl Tyrol
Vegan Wurzerl Herb-Tomato is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Handl Tyrol. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Sodium Acetate, Methylcellulose, Beetroot Red affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like textured soy flour and methylcellulose, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial colorants and stabilizers further impacts the safety assessment.
Main concern
Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about processed additives.
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 tomato flakes (12%) which provide natural flavor and color.
- Includes herbs (1.6%) that may enhance taste and offer some flavor complexity.
- Textured soy flour (15%) serves as a protein source, contributing to the product's texture.
Concerns
- Methylcellulose is a synthetic thickener that raises concerns about processed additives.
- Beetroot red is an artificial colorant, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
- Sodium acetate as a stabilizer indicates a reliance on synthetic ingredients.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil used for its neutral flavor and high smoke point, but it is refined and may not be the healthiest fat option.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Textured Soy Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Textured Soy Flour is used here as base. Textured soy flour (15%) is a processed soy product that provides protein and texture, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: texturiertes Sojamehl
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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 Tomato Flakes safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Flakes is used here as flavor. Tomato flakes (12%) contribute natural flavor and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenflocken
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as flavor. Carrots add natural sweetness and color, contributing positively to the product's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Karotten
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Is Soy Protein safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein (2.4%) is a processed ingredient that provides protein but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sojaeiweiß
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs (1.6%) enhance flavor and may provide some aromatic qualities, supporting the product's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder adds concentrated tomato flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenpulver
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Medium
Spice Extracts is used here as flavor. Spice extracts are concentrated forms of spices that enhance flavor but may involve processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakte
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acetate is used here as stabilizer. Sodium acetate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the reliance on artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Stabilisator: Natriumacetate
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is used as an antioxidant to preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic compound.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Processed Eucheuma Algae safe in this food?
Medium
Processed Eucheuma Algae is used here as thickener. Processed eucheuma algae is used as a thickening agent, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: verarbeitete Euchema-Algen
Read the full ingredient profile for Processed Eucheuma Algae
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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 processed additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Methylcellulose
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Is Beetroot Red safe in this food?
Bad
Beetroot Red is used here as colorant. Beetroot red is an artificial colorant that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Betenrot
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Is Alginates safe in this food?
Medium
Alginates is used here as coating agent. Alginates are used as a coating agent, but their processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: coating agent
Original: Alginat (Überzugsmittel: Natriumalginat; modifizierte Stärke, 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: 3852968
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