Is Bolognese Onion & Garlic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolmio
This page reviews Bolognese Onion & Garlic by Dolmio 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 double concentrated tomato paste and dried garlic, but also contains modified maize starch and sugar, raising concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes double concentrated tomato paste and dried garlic, but also contains modified maize starch and sugar, raising concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
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
- Tomatoes and double concentrated tomato paste provide a rich base, contributing to flavor and quality.
- Dried garlic and fresh garlic enhance the sauce's flavor profile, adding natural taste elements.
Concerns
- Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
- Sugar is included, which can be a concern for those monitoring their sugar intake.
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 Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomatoes is used here as base. Tomatoes serve as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and essential nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatoes (bd%)
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Is Double Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Double Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as base. This ingredient intensifies the tomato flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: double concentrated tomato paste (7,6%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Double Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds depth and sweetness to the sauce, contributing to its overall flavor complexity.
Role in formula: base
Original: onion (5,5%)
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Used as a thickening agent, modified maize starch raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified maize starch
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with health-conscious dietary choices.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic enhances the flavor profile, providing a concentrated garlic taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried garlic
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive consumption can be a health concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Fresh garlic contributes to the sauce's aromatic qualities and overall flavor.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but it is a refined oil with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Basil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil adds a fresh herbal note, enhancing the sauce's flavor and aroma.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: basil
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid acts as an acidity regulator, helping to balance flavors but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (citric acid)
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Is Parsley safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley provides a fresh flavor and color, contributing to the overall appeal of the sauce.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: parsley
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder enhances flavor but is a processed form of onion, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion powder
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Is Spice safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices add complexity to the flavor but are unspecified, making it difficult to assess their quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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Is Herb safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Herb is used here as flavor. Herbs contribute to flavor but are unspecified, which limits the ability to evaluate their quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: herb
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: 3808059
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