Is Bolognese Original Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolmio
Bolognese Original is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Dolmio. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes tomato (83%) and double concentrated tomato puree (7%), but also contains modified corn starch and sugar, raising quality concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato (83%) and double concentrated tomato puree (7%), but also contains modified corn starch and sugar, raising quality concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its impact on food quality and safety.
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 (83%) indicates a strong base of natural ingredients, contributing positively to the overall rating.
- Natural herbs like basil and parsley enhance flavor without synthetic additives, supporting a moderate quality assessment.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its impact on food quality and safety.
- The presence of sugar suggests added sweetness, which can detract from the natural flavor profile and indicates processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and nutrients. Its high percentage supports a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomater
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Is Double Concentrated Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Double Concentrated Tomato Puree is used here as base. This ingredient enhances the tomato flavor and richness, contributing positively to the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: dobbelt konsentrert/koncentreret tomatpuré
Read the full ingredient profile for Double Concentrated Tomato Puree
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Used as a thickening agent, modified corn starch raises concerns about processing and potential impacts on food quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert maisstivelse
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can mask the natural flavors of the ingredients and indicates a processed composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive amounts can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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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 its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: solsikkeolje
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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 profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: basilikum
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic contributes to the sauce's flavor complexity and is a natural ingredient, supporting a positive quality assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk/hvidløg
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity regulation, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (sitronsyre)
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Is Parsley safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and enhances flavor without synthetic additives, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: persile krydder/krydderi
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but may involve processing, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig aroma
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the overall flavor complexity, enhancing the sauce without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydderurt
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: 3808076
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