Is Basil Pesto Aioli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Deluxe Lidl
Deluxe Lidl's Basil Pesto Aioli is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sodium metasulphites and potassium sorbate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives indicates a less natural product.
Main concern
Sodium metasulphites and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety 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 basil pesto, providing a fresh herb flavor that enhances the overall taste.
- Includes extra virgin olive oil, known for its quality and potential health benefits.
- Grana Padano cheese adds a rich flavor and depth to the aioli.
- Whole liquid egg contributes to a creamy texture, typical of aioli.
Concerns
- Sodium metasulphites and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise safety concerns.
- The use of rapeseed oil and olive pomace oil indicates a reliance on processed oils.
- Garlic purée contains rehydrated garlic, which may lack the freshness of raw garlic.
- Spirit vinegar from barley may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as a primary base for the aioli, but its refined nature raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Whole Liquid Egg safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Whole Liquid Egg is used here as base. Whole liquid egg provides a creamy texture and is a traditional ingredient in aioli, indicating a more natural composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: Whole Liquid Egg
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Is Basil Pesto safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Basil Pesto is used here as flavor. The pesto contains oils and fresh basil, contributing flavor but also includes processed components that may affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: 11% Basil Pesto (Rapeseed Oil Olive Pomace Oil, 13% Fresh Basil, Grana Padano Cheese (Milk Salt, Rennet, Preservative: Lysozyme (Egg)), Cheddar Cheese Milk)
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée is used for flavoring but is rehydrated, which may compromise the fresh garlic taste typically desired in aioli.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée (Rehydrated Garlic, Salt, Acidity Regulator Citric Acid, Preservative: Sodium Metasulphites; Salt)
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality oil that adds flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar adds acidity to the aioli but is derived from barley, which may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Spirit Vinegar (Barley)
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice provides natural acidity and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the aioli.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Lemon Juice
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that helps achieve the desired consistency in the aioli without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sal Preservative: Potassium Sorbate
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: 3898313
More from this brand: Deluxe Lidl products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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