Is Caramelised Red Onion Chutney Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Cottage Delight
Caramelised Red Onion Chutney is a sauce condiment from Cottage Delight. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This chutney contains red onion and balsamic vinegar, but also includes preservatives like sulphur dioxide and added sugars, raising quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This chutney contains red onion and balsamic vinegar, but also includes preservatives like sulphur dioxide and added sugars, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 red onion content (52%) contributes to flavor and natural sweetness.
- Balsamic vinegar adds acidity and depth, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains sulphur dioxide as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Muscovado sugar indicates added sugars, which may not align with health-conscious choices.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Red Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Onion is used here as base. Red onion is the primary ingredient, providing natural sweetness and flavor to the chutney.
Role in formula: base
Original: red onion
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Is Balsamic Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Balsamic Vinegar is used here as flavor. Balsamic vinegar adds acidity and complexity, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: balsamic vinegar (wine vinegar, grape must, colour: sulphite ammonia caramel, preservative: sulphur dioxide)
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Is Muscovado Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Muscovado Sugar is used here as sweetener. Muscovado sugar is less refined, providing a richer flavor, but still contributes to added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: muscovado sugar
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Is Fruit Pectin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Fruit Pectin is used here as gelling agent. Fruit pectin is used to achieve the desired consistency, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: gelling agent
Original: gelling agent: fruit pectin
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture but is a processed oil, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapeseed oil
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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 positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Dried Chilli safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Chilli is used here as flavor. Dried chilli adds heat and complexity, enhancing the flavor profile of the chutney.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried chilli
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder contributes to the savory flavor, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds spiciness and depth, complementing the other flavors in the chutney.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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: 3939945
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