Dürüm çiğ köfte

48

Nutrition Score

Poor

Dürüm çiğ köfte

8695077087126

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

65

Hazard Score

Use with caution

50

Mirella Index

Everyday

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

Bulgur (Cracked Wheat)

Bulgur · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Parboiled, cracked wheat used in salads like tabbouleh and as a rice substitute. Contains gluten.

Ketchup · −5 pts

Tomato-based condiment with added sugar.

TomatoPaste · No known concerns

Concentrated cooked and strained tomatoes, used as a base for sauces, soups, and stews.

Fructose-Glucose Syrup

FructoseGlucoseSyrup · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, WHO

Refined sweetener, same substance as high-fructose corn syrup/isoglucose. Not considered more harmful than other added sugars by FDA; still a high-glycaemic sweetener best consumed in moderation.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Vinegar · No known concerns

Sour liquid made by fermenting alcohol into acetic acid, used as a preservative and flavoring in dressings and pickles.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

Natural Flavouring

NatFlavour · No known concerns

Catch-all term for flavour compounds derived from natural sources (plants, animals, fermentation).

Chili / Cayenne

Chili · No known concerns

Hot pepper used fresh, dried, or ground to add heat to dishes.

CornOil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil extracted from corn kernels, commonly used for frying and in salad dressings.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

OnionPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground onion used as a convenient seasoning in spice blends and processed foods.

White Pepper · No known concerns

White pepper spice, from the same plant as black pepper.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

corn starch · No known concerns

Powdered starch extracted from corn kernels, used as a thickener in sauces, soups, and baked goods.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

BayLeaf · No known concerns

Aromatic leaf from the bay laurel tree, used whole to flavor soups, stews, and sauces, then removed before serving.

Parsley · No known concerns

Fresh herb used as a garnish and flavoring in a wide range of savory dishes.

Basil · No known concerns

Aromatic herb with a sweet, peppery flavor, used fresh or dried in Mediterranean and Asian dishes.

Pomegranate · No known concerns

Fruit, often used as juice concentrate for colour/flavour.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

Sulphite Ammonia Caramel

E150d · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA

Contains sulphites

Caramel colorant made using ammonia and sulphite compounds, used in colas and dark sauces. Contains sulphites allergen.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

Sodium Benzoate

E211 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Common preservative. Can react with Vitamin C to form benzene (a known carcinogen).

Spices · No known concerns

General term for dried plant-based seasonings such as pepper, cumin, or cinnamon, used to flavor dishes.

Walnut · No known concerns

Contains tree nuts

Wrinkled tree nut with a rich, slightly bitter flavor, eaten whole or used in baking. Contains tree nut allergen.

Hazelnut · No known concerns

Contains tree nuts

Round tree nut with a rich, sweet flavor, eaten whole, roasted, or ground into pastes like Nutella. Contains tree nut allergen.

Almond · No known concerns

Contains tree nuts

Almond, a tree nut eaten whole, roasted, or ground into flour and butter; also pressed for almond milk. Contains tree nut allergen.

wheat · No known concerns

Contains cereals containing gluten

Cereal grain milled into flour for bread, pasta, and baked goods. Contains gluten.

Calcium Propionate

E282 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA

Antifungal preservative used in sliced breads. May cause behavioral changes or migraines in sensitive children.

E415 · No known concerns

Thickener and stabilizer produced by bacterial fermentation. Safe in normal food amounts.

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