Is Carbonara Sauce 3 x 27 g 3 pcs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever Norway
This page reviews Carbonara Sauce 3 x 27 g 3 pcs by Unilever Norway as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Fat, Glucose Syrup, Aromas.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The composition includes palm fat and glucose syrup, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Additionally, the presence of milk protein and egg yolk powder indicates potential allergen risks.
Main concern
Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
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 bacon fat, which adds flavor and richness to the sauce.
- Includes natural ingredients like onion and garlic for enhanced taste.
Concerns
- Palm fat is a processed ingredient with environmental concerns related to palm oil production.
- Glucose syrup and sugar are added, indicating a high level of processing and potential health concerns.
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 Palm Fat safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Palm Fat is used here as base. Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient used for texture and flavor. Its production raises environmental concerns related to deforestation.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palmefedt/fett
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch serves as a thickening agent in the sauce, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: kartoffel-/potetstivelse
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is a common ingredient that provides structure but is refined and lacks nutritional benefits compared to whole grains.
Role in formula: base
Original: HVEDEMEL/HVETEMEL
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor in the sauce, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Bacon Fat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Bacon Fat is used here as base. Bacon fat adds flavor and richness but is high in saturated fat, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: baconfedt/fett (bacon fra gris, salt, røg/røyk) 7,8%
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Is Cream Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as base. Cream powder contributes to the creamy texture of the sauce but is a processed dairy ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: FLØDEPULVER/FLØTEPULVER 7,1%
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Is Processed Cheese Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Processed Cheese Powder is used here as base. Processed cheese powder adds flavor and creaminess but is a highly processed ingredient with additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: smelteostpulver
Read the full ingredient profile for Processed Cheese Powder
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Is Egg Yolk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk Powder is used here as base. Egg yolk powder adds richness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: ÆGGEBLOMMEPULVER/EGGEPLOMMEPULVER 4,8%
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukosesirup
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Is Aromas safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Aromas is used here as flavor. Aromas are synthetic flavoring agents that may not provide natural flavor profiles and raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaer
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to high caloric content and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed vegetable proteins enhance flavor but are processed and may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyserede vegetabilske proteiner
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Proteins
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Is Milk Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed dairy ingredient that may pose allergen risks.
Role in formula: base
Original: MÆLKEPROTEIN/MELKEPROTEIN
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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 but is a processed ingredient with potential additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gær-/gjærekstrakt
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds natural flavor and aroma to the sauce, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løg/løk¹
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Is Parsley safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley is a natural herb that enhances flavor and adds freshness to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: persille¹ 1%
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic provides a strong flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the sauce's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvidløg/hvitløk¹
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Is Mushroom safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mushroom is used here as flavor. Mushroom adds umami flavor and depth to the sauce, enhancing its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: champignon¹
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper contributes sweetness and color to the sauce, enhancing its visual appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rød peberfrugt/paprika¹
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: 4202051
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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