Is Veggie Wurzerl Klassik Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Handl Tyrol
Handl Tyrol's Veggie Wurzerl Klassik is reviewed here as a food. 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 Sodium Acetate, Methylcellulose, Beet Red.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes textured soy flour and sunflower oil, but also contains several additives like sodium acetate and methylcellulose, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium acetate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives 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
- Textured soy flour provides a plant-based protein source, contributing positively to the product's nutritional profile.
- Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that can be a healthier fat option compared to saturated fats.
Concerns
- Sodium acetate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
- Methylcellulose, a processed thickener, may indicate a higher level of processing, which can detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Textured Soy Flour safe in this food?
Good
Textured Soy Flour is used here as base. Textured soy flour serves as a primary ingredient, providing a plant-based protein source that is beneficial for meat alternatives.
Role in formula: base
Original: Texturiertes _Sojamehl_
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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 that can be a healthier fat option compared to saturated fats, though it is still processed.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for hydration and serves as a solvent in this product, contributing to its overall texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Trinkwasser
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Is Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Carrots add natural flavor and color, along with beneficial nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Karotten
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Is Soy Protein safe in this food?
Good
Soy Protein is used here as base. Soy protein is included for its nutritional benefits, providing a source of plant-based protein that supports a meat alternative.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Sojaeiweiß_
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive sodium intake can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch acts as a thickening agent, contributing to the texture of the product, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Dextrose safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can enhance flavor but may raise concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spice Extracts safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extracts is used here as natural_extract. Spice extracts provide concentrated flavors, enhancing the overall taste without the need for artificial flavors.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Gewürzextrakte
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as natural_extract. Tomato powder adds natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Tomatenpulver
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for flavor enhancement, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Smoked Maltodextrin safe in this food?
Medium
Smoked Maltodextrin is used here as flavor. Smoked maltodextrin adds flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating principles.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Maltodextrin geräuchert
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acetate is used here as preservative. Sodium acetate is a synthetic stabilizer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
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, which can help preserve freshness but is a synthetic ingredient.
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 serves as a thickening agent, indicating a higher level of processing that may detract from quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: 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 processed thickener that may indicate a higher level of processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Methylcellulose
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Is Beet Red safe in this food?
Bad
Beet Red is used here as colorant. Beet red is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff: Betenrot
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Edible Alginate Casing safe in this food?
Medium
Edible Alginate Casing is used here as emulsifier. Edible alginate casing is used for texture but indicates processing, which may detract from the overall quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: essbare Hülle aus Alginat
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Is Sodium Alginate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Alginate is used here as emulsifier. Sodium alginate is used as a thickening agent, which may raise concerns about the level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Überzugsmittel: Natriumalginat
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Is Calcium Chloride safe in this food?
Medium
Calcium Chloride is used here as firming_agent. Calcium chloride is used as a firming agent, which can indicate processing and may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: firming_agent
Original: 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: 4241617
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