Is Au Jus Gravy Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Harris Teeter
Au Jus Gravy Mix is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Harris Teeter. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes several synthetic additives like BHA and modified starches, raising quality concerns. Ingredients like autolyzed yeast extract and caramel color indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
Modified tapioca and corn starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
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 spices which can enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Includes garlic and onion, which are natural flavor enhancers and can add depth to the gravy.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca and corn starch are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
- BHA is a synthetic preservative that has raised health concerns due to its potential effects on health.
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 Modified Tapioca And Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Tapioca And Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starches are used to thicken the gravy, but their processing raises concerns about quality and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED TAPIOCA AND CORN STARCH
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca And Corn Starch
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Is Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Corn Gluten is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed corn gluten is a processed ingredient that may contain additives and raises concerns about synthetic flavoring.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN
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Is Soy Protein And Wheat Gluten safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Protein And Wheat Gluten is used here as base. These proteins are used for texture and flavor but are processed and may raise allergen concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOY PROTEIN AND WHEAT GLUTEN
Read the full ingredient profile for Soy Protein And Wheat Gluten
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer, essential for seasoning, but excessive amounts can be a concern for health.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for flavor balance, but its presence indicates added sugars which may not be ideal.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: DEXTROSE
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Is Whey safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey is a dairy-derived ingredient that adds creaminess but may pose allergen concerns for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: WHEY*
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Is Autolyzed Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Autolyzed Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a flavor enhancer that can contain MSG, raising concerns about synthetic additives and health effects.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT.
Read the full ingredient profile for Autolyzed Yeast Extract
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may contain sulfites, raising concerns about synthetic additives and potential allergens.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR (SODIUM SULFITE TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION)
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is a natural flavoring agent that enhances taste and is generally considered beneficial in cooking.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GARLIC*
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and depth to the gravy, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ONION
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Is Beef Fat Shortening safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Beef Fat Shortening is used here as base. Rendered beef fat adds richness but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: BEEF FAT SHORTENING (RENDERED BEEF FAT, NONFAT DRY MILK, MONO - AND DIGLYCERIDES, BHA, CITRIC ACID)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices are natural flavor enhancers that can improve taste without the need for synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is used to prevent clumping but is a synthetic additive that raises concerns about quality and safety.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTICAKING AGENT)
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Is Thiamine Hydrochloride safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Thiamine Hydrochloride is used here as vitamin. Thiamine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B1, which raises concerns about the use of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: vitamin
Original: THIAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate is a flavor enhancer that is synthetic and may raise health concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DISODIUM INOSINATE
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Disodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DISODIUM GUANYLATE
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: 3276330
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Allergens detected: milk , soy , wheat
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