Is X-Tra Grillpølse Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fatland Salg As
This page reviews X-Tra Grillpølse by Fatland Salg As 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: Potassium Lactate, Sodium Nitrite, E450.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes meat (65% pork and beef) and several additives like E250 (sodium nitrite) and E326 (potassium lactate), raising quality concerns due to synthetic preservatives.
Main concern
Contains synthetic preservatives E250 and E326, which raise safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.
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 a significant amount of meat (65%), providing a protein source.
- Includes natural spices like pepper and nutmeg, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains synthetic preservatives E250 and E326, which raise safety concerns regarding long-term consumption.
- Includes glucose and stabilizers (E450, E451), indicating a processed nature that may affect quality.
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 meat product and why it matters.
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Is Pork And Beef safe in this meat product?
Good
Pork And Beef is used here as base. The primary ingredient, providing essential protein and flavor, sourced from pork and beef.
Role in formula: base
Original: svin og storfe
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Is Water safe in this meat product?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is essential for moisture and texture in the product, contributing to overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Tapioca And Potato Starch safe in this meat product?
Medium
Tapioca And Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. These starches help improve texture and binding in the sausage, though they are processed ingredients.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: tapioka - og potetstivelse
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Is Potassium Lactate safe in this meat product?
Bad
Potassium Lactate is used here as preservative. Potassium lactate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E 326
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Is Sodium Nitrite safe in this meat product?
Bad
Sodium Nitrite is used here as preservative. Sodium nitrite is used for preservation and color enhancement but is associated with health risks when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: E 250
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Is Salt safe in this meat product?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, though excessive consumption can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Glucose safe in this meat product?
Medium
Glucose is used here as sweetener. Glucose is added for flavor balance and moisture retention, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose
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Is Vegetable Fiber Carrot Potato Bamboo safe in this meat product?
Good
Vegetable Fiber Carrot Potato Bamboo is used here as base. Vegetable fibers contribute to texture and moisture retention, derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetabilsk fiber (gulrot, potet bambus)
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Is Pork Protein safe in this meat product?
Medium
Pork Protein is used here as base. Pork protein adds to the meat content but is a processed form of protein that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: svineprotein
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Is Pepper safe in this meat product?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper is a natural spice that enhances flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pepper
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Is Nutmeg safe in this meat product?
Good
Nutmeg is used here as flavor. Nutmeg is a natural spice that adds flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: muskat
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Is Spice Extracts Including Nutmeg Paprika Chili Coriander safe in this meat product?
Good
Spice Extracts Including Nutmeg Paprika Chili Coriander is used here as flavor. These extracts provide natural flavoring, contributing positively to the product's taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderekstrakter (bl.a. muskat, paprika, chili, koriander)
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Is E450 safe in this meat product?
Bad
E450 is used here as stabilizer. E450 is a synthetic stabilizer that may raise concerns regarding processed ingredients in the product.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: E 450
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Is E451 safe in this meat product?
Bad
E451 is used here as stabilizer. E451 is another synthetic stabilizer that can indicate a highly processed product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: E 451
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Is E301 safe in this meat product?
Medium
E301 is used here as antioxidant. E301 is an antioxidant used to prevent rancidity, but it is a synthetic ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: E 301
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Is Smoke Aroma safe in this meat product?
Medium
Smoke Aroma is used here as flavor. Smoke aroma is used to impart a smoky flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be natural.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: røykaroma
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: 4043706
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