Is Babaganush Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kyros
This page reviews Babaganush by Kyros as a food. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Sorbate, Mono And Disodium Glutamate, Paprika Extract.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
Babaganush is a traditional eggplant dip with a mix of natural and processed ingredients. It contains aubergines, tahini, and spices, but also some preservatives and additives.
Main concern
Presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate
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
- Natural ingredients like aubergines and spices
- Presence of antioxidants like ascorbic acid and tocopherols
Concerns
- Presence of preservatives like potassium sorbate
- Use of flavour enhancer mono and disodium glutamate
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- cautious shoppers who prefer lower-flag formulas
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Main component of the product.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Water
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Is Aubergines safe in this food?
Good
Aubergines is used here as base. Main ingredient, rich in nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: aubergines
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Is Tahini safe in this food?
Good
Tahini is used here as emulsifier. Rich in healthy fats and protein.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tahini
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Is Garlic safe in this food?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Adds flavor and has antimicrobial properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Lemon Juice Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Juice Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Adds flavor and has preservative properties.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lemon juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice Concentrate
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Is Spices safe in this food?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Adds flavor and aroma.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Used as acidity regulator.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Used as preservative.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Mono And Disodium Glutamate safe in this food?
Bad
Mono And Disodium Glutamate is used here as flavor enhancer. Used as flavour enhancer.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: mono and disodium glutamate
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this food?
Good
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Used as antioxidant.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid
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Is Tocopherols safe in this food?
Good
Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Used as antioxidant.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: tocopherols
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this food?
Bad
Paprika Extract is used here as colourant. Used as colourant.
Role in formula: colourant
Original: paprika extract
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: 8
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