Is Vegetable Poultry Meatballs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dulano
This page reviews Vegetable Poultry Meatballs by Dulano 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: Potassium Lactate, Potassium Acetate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 42% vegetables and poultry meat, but also contains processed ingredients like breadcrumbs and dextrose. The presence of additives raises some quality concerns.
Main concern
Breadcrumbs contain refined wheat flour, which may raise 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
- High vegetable content (42%) contributes to a more balanced composition.
- Contains poultry meat (28% turkey, 10% chicken), providing a source of protein.
- Includes various spices and herbs, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Breadcrumbs contain refined wheat flour, which may raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- Dextrose is a processed sugar, indicating some level of refinement in the product.
- Contains potassium lactate and potassium acetate as acidity regulators, which are synthetic additives.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as base. Carrots are a natural vegetable providing vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Karotten*
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Is Corn safe in this food?
Good
Corn is used here as base. Corn is a natural ingredient that adds sweetness and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Mais
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as base. Red bell pepper is rich in vitamins and antioxidants, contributing positively to the nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Paprika rot
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Is Broccoli safe in this food?
Good
Broccoli is used here as base. Broccoli is a nutrient-dense vegetable that adds fiber and vitamins, supporting a healthier composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Broccoli
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Is Onion safe in this food?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds flavor and contains beneficial compounds, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Zwiebel*
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Is Turkey Meat safe in this food?
Medium
Turkey Meat is used here as base. Turkey meat is a source of protein but may be processed, raising some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Putenfleisch**
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Is Chicken Meat safe in this food?
Medium
Chicken Meat is used here as base. Chicken meat provides protein but is also processed, which may affect the overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hähnchenfleisch**
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Is Breadcrumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Breadcrumbs is used here as base. Breadcrumbs are made from refined wheat flour, which is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Paniermehl (Weizenmehl, Trinkwasser, Speisesalz, Hefe)
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Is Poultry Fat safe in this food?
Medium
Poultry Fat is used here as base. Poultry fat adds flavor and moisture but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Geflügelfett**
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Is Poultry Skin safe in this food?
Medium
Poultry Skin is used here as base. Poultry skin contributes to texture and flavor but is high in fat, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Geflügelhaut**
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Is Potassium Lactate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Lactate is used here as preservative. Potassium lactate is a synthetic additive used as a preservative, raising concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Kaliumlactat
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Is Potassium Acetate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Acetate is used here as preservative. Potassium acetate is a synthetic acidity regulator that may raise quality concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Kaliumacetate
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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 but is often refined, which may affect its quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally without the need for artificial additives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (enthält Senf)
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Is Herbs safe in this food?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs add flavor and potential health benefits, supporting a more natural composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a processed sugar that may raise concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hühnervollei***
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: 3898401
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