Is Vegokorv Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Eldorado
Vegokorv is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Eldorado. 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 Colorant affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes rehydrated egg white and various additives like modified starch and thickeners (E415, E407a, E410). These processed ingredients raise quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified starch and thickeners (E415, E407a, E410) indicate a processed nature, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
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 rehydrated egg white, a source of protein, contributing positively to the overall composition.
- Inclusion of spices like garlic and ginger adds flavor and may enhance the sensory experience.
Concerns
- Modified starch and thickeners (E415, E407a, E410) indicate a processed nature, raising concerns about ingredient quality.
- Presence of artificial colorant (E172) suggests the use of synthetic additives, which may detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Rehydrated Egg White safe in this food?
Good
Rehydrated Egg White is used here as base. Rehydrated egg white serves as a protein source in this product, contributing to its texture and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rehydrerad äggvita
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that aids in the overall consistency and hydration of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifierad stärkelse
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices including garlic and ginger adds flavor complexity and may enhance the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddor (vitlök, palsternacka, lök, koriander, ingefära, spiskummin, muskot, citrusolja)
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Is Thickeners safe in this food?
Medium
Thickeners is used here as thickener. Thickeners (E415, E407a, E410) improve texture but are processed additives that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (E415, E407a, E410)
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Is Dextrose From Corn safe in this food?
Medium
Dextrose From Corn is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed sugar that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: druvsocker från majs
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Is Acidity Regulator safe in this food?
Medium
Acidity Regulator is used here as acidulant. Acidity regulator (E262) helps maintain pH balance but is a synthetic additive that may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E262)
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Is Spice Extract safe in this food?
Good
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extracts (muskot, svartpeppar, chili) enhance flavor and contribute positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddextrakt (muskot, svartpeppar, chili)
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Is Colorant safe in this food?
Bad
Colorant is used here as colorant. Colorant (E172) is a synthetic additive used for appearance, raising concerns about the use of artificial ingredients.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färgämne (E172)
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: 4059527
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Allergens detected: egg
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