Is Caldo Sabor Carne Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dona Gusta
Caldo Sabor Carne is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Dona Gusta. The product scores 40/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Monosodium Glutamate, Sodium Inosinate, Sodium Guanylate affect the overall evaluation.
40 / 100
Why score is 40
The composition includes several synthetic additives like monosodium glutamate and caramel color, raising significant quality concerns. The presence of dehydrated beef and maltodextrin also indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer, raising 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 dehydrated beef, providing a meat flavor base.
- Includes natural vegetables like onion and garlic for added flavor.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer, raising safety concerns.
- Caramel color (E150) is an artificial colorant, indicating processing.
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate, contributing to lower quality.
- Presence of added sugar raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement and preservation. Its presence is common in seasoning products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sal
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that intensifies taste but raises concerns about potential adverse reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: glutamato monosódico
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Is Sodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Sodium inosinate is a synthetic flavor enhancer often used in conjunction with monosodium glutamate, raising concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: inosinato de sodio
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Is Sodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Sodium guanylate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that can enhance taste but may pose safety concerns similar to monosodium glutamate.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: guanilato de sodio
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Is Identical Natural Beef Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Identical Natural Beef Flavor is used here as flavor. This is a synthetic flavoring designed to mimic natural beef flavor, indicating a lack of real meat content and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sabor de carne idéntico al natural
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Is Dehydrated Beef safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dehydrated Beef is used here as base. Dehydrated beef provides a meat flavor but is processed, which may affect its nutritional quality compared to fresh meat.
Role in formula: base
Original: carne de res deshidratada
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can contribute to the product's texture but raises concerns about its processing and potential effects on blood sugar.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrina
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement and can provide umami, but it is processed and may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extracto de levadura
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150) is an artificial colorant that can indicate a highly processed product and raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramelo III
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Is Curcumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Curcumin is used here as colorant. Curcumin is a natural colorant derived from turmeric, providing color but may not significantly enhance flavor.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: curcumina
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in a savory product and raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Beef Fat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Beef Fat is used here as base. Beef fat adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: base
Original: grasa de res
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Is Spices And Herbs safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices And Herbs is used here as flavor. Spices like black pepper and parsley contribute natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: especia y hierbas aromáticas
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common cooking oil that provides fat content but is processed and may not offer significant health benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite de girasol
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Is Identical Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Identical Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. These are synthetic flavorings designed to mimic natural flavors, indicating a lack of real ingredients and raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sabores idénticos al natural
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Is Silica Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Silica Dioxide is used here as antiaglomerant. Silica dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent to prevent clumping, but it is a synthetic additive that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: antiaglomerant
Original: dióxido de silicio amorfo
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: 4101318
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