Is Calvé Sabor Casero Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calve
This page reviews Calvé Sabor Casero by Calve as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Potassium Chloride.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified corn starch and potassium chloride, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of egg yolk and mustard indicates potential allergens.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
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 egg yolk, which adds richness and flavor to the condiment.
- Includes concentrated lemon juice, providing a natural acidity that enhances taste.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Potassium chloride is a synthetic salt substitute that can be controversial in terms of safety.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this condiment, contributing to its texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Agua
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a common vegetable oil used for its neutral flavor and texture, though it is refined and may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite de soja
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Is White Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
White Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White wine vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the condiment.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinagre de vino blanco
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk contributes to the creaminess and richness of the condiment, providing a natural emulsifier.
Role in formula: base
Original: yema de _huevo_
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to improve texture and stability, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón modificado de maíz
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch acts as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: almidón de _trigo_
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its refined nature raises concerns about excessive consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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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, contributing to the overall taste of the condiment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is a synthetic salt substitute that can be controversial and may affect taste perception.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cloruro potásico
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Is Thickeners Guar Gum Carob Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Thickeners Guar Gum Carob Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum and carob gum are natural thickeners that improve texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: espesantes(goma garrofin, goma guar)
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Is Flavors Contains Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Flavors Contains Mustard is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance the condiment's taste, but the inclusion of mustard may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas(contiene _mostaza_)
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice adds natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall profile of the condiment.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: zumo de limón concentrado
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Coloring Carotenes safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Coloring Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants that provide visual appeal but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante(carotenos)
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: 4210644
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Allergens detected: mustard
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