Is Véritable Andouille De Guémène Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Intermarché
This page reviews Véritable Andouille De Guémène by Intermarché as a meat product. 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: Sodium Nitrite, Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium nitrite (E250) as a preservative and caramel color (E150d), indicating a processed product with potential quality concerns. The presence of these additives raises safety questions.
Main concern
Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
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 pork tripe, a traditional ingredient that contributes to the authentic flavor profile.
- The use of salt and pepper enhances the seasoning, providing a classic taste.
Concerns
- Sodium nitrite (E250) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns due to its potential health risks.
- Caramel color (E150d) is an artificial colorant that may indicate a processed nature, affecting overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this meat product and why it matters.
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Is Pork Tripe safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork Tripe is used here as base. Pork tripe is a traditional meat component that provides texture and flavor in this product. Its natural origin supports quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: chaudins de porc
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation. It is a common ingredient in cured meats, contributing to taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Pepper safe in this meat product?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper adds a spicy note to the product, enhancing the overall flavor profile and contributing to its traditional taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poivre
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used to preserve color and prevent spoilage. However, it raises health concerns due to potential links to certain health risks.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur de sodium
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Is Caramel Color safe in this meat product?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial coloring agent that may indicate a processed nature, raising concerns about the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: E150d
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: 3359038
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