Is Asparagus Cream Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gourmet
Asparagus Cream is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Gourmet. The product scores 30/100 in Zerotox, meaning it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Maltodextrin, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Identical Natural Flavoring affect the overall evaluation.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The composition includes several synthetic additives like maltodextrin and sodium guanylate, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
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 dehydrated asparagus (5.8%), providing some vegetable content.
- Includes garlic and onion, which can enhance flavor naturally.
Concerns
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that raises concerns about its impact on blood sugar levels.
- Hydrogenated palm oil is a bad ingredient due to its trans fat content and health implications.
- Sodium guanylate and inosinic acid are synthetic flavor enhancers that may raise quality concerns.
- Titanium dioxide is a synthetic additive used for coloring, which has raised safety concerns in food products.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener in this product. It can spike blood sugar levels and raises concerns about its health effects.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrina
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Is Whey Protein Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey Protein Concentrate is used here as base. Whey protein concentrate is a dairy-derived ingredient that adds protein content but may raise concerns for those with lactose intolerance.
Role in formula: base
Original: suero de leche en polvo
Read the full ingredient profile for Whey Protein Concentrate
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent in this cream. While it improves texture, it is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón de maíz modificado
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Is Skim Milk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Skim milk powder adds creaminess and protein but may not be suitable for those avoiding dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: leche descremada en polvo
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Is Hydrogenated Palm Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is used here as fat. Hydrogenated palm oil is used for texture but contains trans fats, which are linked to various health issues.
Role in formula: fat
Original: aceite vegetal hidrogenado de palma
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in this product, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Dehydrated Asparagus safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Asparagus is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated asparagus provides some vegetable content, contributing to the overall flavor and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: espárrago deshidratado
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and its health effects.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón de papa
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Is Identical Natural Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Identical Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Identical natural flavoring is a synthetic additive that mimics natural flavors, raising concerns about its processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: saborizante idéntico al natural
Read the full ingredient profile for Identical Natural Flavoring
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent derived from guar beans, generally considered safe but can cause digestive issues in some.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: goma guar
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Is Sodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Sodium guanylate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: inosinato y guanilato de sodio
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar intake and related health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: jarabe de glucosa
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Is Milk Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds nutritional value but may not be suitable for those with dairy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: proteína de leche
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be high in sodium and may not be suitable for all diets.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de levadura
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ajo
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion enhances flavor and provides some nutritional benefits, positively impacting the overall composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: cebolla
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Is Curcumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, adding color but may not provide significant health benefits in this context.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: curcumina
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Is Annatto safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Annatto is used here as colorant. Annatto is a natural colorant used for visual appeal but may cause allergic reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: annato
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Is Titanium Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Titanium Dioxide is used here as colorant. Titanium dioxide is a synthetic colorant that has raised safety concerns regarding its use in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: dióxido de titanio
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Is Chlorophylls safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Chlorophylls is used here as colorant. Chlorophylls are natural colorants that provide green color but do not significantly enhance nutritional value.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: clorofilas
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Is Amorphous Silica safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Amorphous Silica is used here as anti-caking agent. Amorphous silica is used to prevent clumping but raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: dióxido de silicio amorfo
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: 4107350
More from this brand: Gourmet products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk
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