Orehite Dobrudzhanski sudzhuk with bovine and milk protein vacuum

Why this score

• Capped: contains Potassium nitrateCSPI: Avoid — nitrosamines
• Capped: contains Sodium nitriteCSPI: Avoid — nitrosamines
• High in saturated fat, saltFSA traffic lights per 100g: high saturated fat 12 g (−1.5); high salt 4.6 g (−1.5) (total −3.0).

Ingredients (15)

• 8PorkWhole animal protein; minimally processed when raw.
• 9BeefWhole animal protein; minimally processed when raw.
• 8FatbackWhole animal fat; minimally processed when raw.
• 7Pork proteinProcessed protein concentrate; generally acceptable in cured meat.
• 8Ascorbic acidVitamin C; natural antioxidant, prevents oxidation and color loss.
• 8Sodium ascorbateSodium salt of vitamin C; effective antioxidant and preservative.
• 3Potassium nitrateCuring agent; preserves meat but linked to nitrosamine formation concerns.
• 2Sodium nitriteCuring agent; prevents botulism but converts to nitrosamines when heated.
• 8Milk proteinProcessed dairy protein; adds texture and binding; generally acceptable.
• 7LactoseDairy sugar; fermentable; may cause discomfort in lactose-intolerant individuals.
• 3DextroseSimple sugar; fermentable substrate and flavor contributor; minimal nutritional value.
• 6SaltSodium chloride
• 9SpicesNatural flavor ingredients; beneficial antioxidants and antimicrobial compounds.
• 6AntioxidantsPreserve color and flavor; likely ascorbates or tocopherols already listed.
• 5CondimentsUnknown ingredient — insufficient data to score

Allergens

Contains: milk

From the product label and its ingredient list, and not part of the score. Anything not listed here simply wasn't declared - that is not the same as being free from it. Always check the packaging.