Is Basil Alfredo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Finest Reserve
This page reviews Basil Alfredo by Finest Reserve as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes several cheeses and preservatives like lysozyme, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of corn starch and xanthan gum indicates processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several cheeses and preservatives like lysozyme, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of corn starch and xanthan gum indicates processing.
Main concern
Lysozyme from egg is a synthetic preservative, raising quality concerns.
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 natural ingredients like basil and black pepper, contributing to flavor.
- Includes multiple cheeses, which can enhance the richness and taste of the sauce.
Concerns
- Lysozyme from egg is a synthetic preservative, raising quality concerns.
- Corn starch and xanthan gum are processed ingredients that may indicate lower quality.
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture to the sauce, enhancing its overall mouthfeel.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cream
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Is Concentrated Butter safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Concentrated Butter is used here as base. Concentrated butter contributes to the flavor and creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Concentrated butter
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Is Cheese Cow S Milk Salt Rennet Lysozyme From Egg safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cheese Cow S Milk Salt Rennet Lysozyme From Egg is used here as flavor. This cheese blend adds flavor and creaminess, but the presence of lysozyme as a preservative raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Cheese (cow's milk, salt, rennet, lysozyme from egg [preservative])
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Is Pecorino Romano Dop Cheese Sheep S Milk Salt Rennet safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pecorino Romano Dop Cheese Sheep S Milk Salt Rennet is used here as flavor. Pecorino Romano adds a distinct flavor profile, enhancing the sauce's complexity with its salty and tangy notes.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pecorino romano dop cheese (sheep's milk, salt, rennet)
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Is Basil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil provides a fresh, aromatic flavor that is essential for the sauce's identity, contributing positively to its quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Basil
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Is Grana Padano Dop Cheese Cow S Milk Salt Rennet Lysozyme From Egg safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Grana Padano Dop Cheese Cow S Milk Salt Rennet Lysozyme From Egg is used here as flavor. Grana Padano adds depth and richness, but the inclusion of lysozyme as a preservative raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Grana padano dop cheese (cow's milk, salt, rennet, lysozyme from egg [preservative])
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Is Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Corn starch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the overall flavor profile of the sauce, balancing the richness of the cream and cheese.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds a mild heat and complexity to the flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Black pepper
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer to maintain texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Xanthan gum
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may indicate lower quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lactic acid
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: 3257621
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Allergens detected: egg , milk
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