Is Cucumber Garlic Tzatziki Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cedar S
This page reviews Cucumber Garlic Tzatziki by Cedar S as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This tzatziki contains yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic, but also includes processed ingredients like tapioca starch and pectin. These additives indicate moderate processing and raise some quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This tzatziki contains yogurt, cucumbers, and garlic, but also includes processed ingredients like tapioca starch and pectin. These additives indicate moderate processing and raise some quality concerns.
Main concern
Tapioca starch and pectin are processed additives that may raise 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
- Yogurt provides beneficial cultures, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Cucumbers and garlic are natural ingredients that enhance taste and freshness.
Concerns
- Tapioca starch and pectin are processed additives that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- The presence of white vinegar indicates some acidity, which may not appeal to all consumers.
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 sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Yogurt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt is a fermented dairy product that adds creaminess and beneficial cultures to this tzatziki. However, it contains processed components like milk protein concentrate.
Role in formula: base
Original: yogurt (pasteurized skim milk, cream, milk protein concentrate, tapioca starch, agar, pectin, cultures (streptococcus thermophilus, lactobacillus delbrueckii sub sp bulgaricus, lactobacillus paracasei, propionibacterium freudenreichii shermanii))
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Is Cucumbers safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cucumbers is used here as natural_extract. Cucumbers provide a fresh flavor and hydration, contributing positively to the overall taste and texture of the tzatziki.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cucumbers
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic adds a strong flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall profile of this condiment.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: garlic
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Is Sea Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sea Salt is used here as flavor. Sea salt is used to enhance flavor, providing a natural alternative to table salt, though excessive sodium intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sea salt
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Is White Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
White Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White vinegar adds acidity and tanginess, balancing the flavors but may not be suitable for all palates.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: white vinegar
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Is Dill safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dill is used here as natural_extract. Dill contributes a distinct flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the tzatziki while being a natural herb.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: dill
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Is Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Tapioca starch is used as a thickening agent, which can improve texture but raises concerns about the level of processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: tapioca starch
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Is Agar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Agar is used here as thickener. Agar is a plant-based thickener that helps stabilize the tzatziki, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: agar
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Is Pectin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a gelling agent that aids in texture but is derived from fruit and indicates some processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: pectin
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: 3216644
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Allergens detected: milk
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