Bolognese product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Bolognese Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Dolmio

Bolognese is a sauce condiment from Dolmio. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The composition includes tomatoes, carrots, and various vegetables, but also contains sugar and modified cornstarch, raising concerns about processing and quality. The presence of citric acid and calcium chloride indicates some synthetic processing.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes tomatoes, carrots, and various vegetables, but also contains sugar and modified cornstarch, raising concerns about processing and quality. The presence of citric acid and calcium chloride indicates some synthetic processing.

Main concern

Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.

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

  • High tomato content (72%) provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and quality.
  • Includes a variety of vegetables like carrot, onion, and zucchini, enhancing nutritional diversity.
  • Suitable for vegans, indicating no animal-derived ingredients.
  • Contains herbs like basil and oregano, which can enhance flavor naturally.

Concerns

  • Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
  • Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
  • Presence of food acid (citric) and firming agent (calcium chloride) indicates synthetic processing.
  • May contain peanuts, posing a risk for those with allergies.

Who should avoid this product?

This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4252991

More from this brand: Dolmio products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: peanut

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Frequently asked questions

Dolmio — Bolognese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Dolmio products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomatoes, carrot, onion. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes tomatoes, carrots, and various vegetables, but also contains sugar and modified cornstarch, raising concerns about processing and quality. The presence of citric acid and calcium chloride indicates some synthetic processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product is flagged for: Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.; Modified cornstarch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.; Presence of food acid (citric) and firming agent (calcium chloride) indicates synthetic processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis notes: High tomato content (72%) provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and quality.; Includes a variety of vegetables like carrot, onion, and zucchini, enhancing nutritional diversity.; Suitable for vegans, indicating no animal-derived ingredients.. See the Pros section above.
Dolmio — Bolognese has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Dolmio — Bolognese has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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