Is Carbonara Sauce 480g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolmio
Carbonara Sauce 480g 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 modified corn starch and palm oil, which raise concerns about processing. The presence of milk proteins and lactose may affect those with sensitivities.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified corn starch and palm oil, which raise concerns about processing. The presence of milk proteins and lactose may affect those with sensitivities.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient 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 natural ingredients like garlic and rosemary extract, which are beneficial for flavor.
- Includes stabilizers like xanthan gum, which help maintain texture without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Palm oil is present, which is often linked to environmental issues and health concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the sauce, contributing to its consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann/vand
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for its emulsifying properties, but it is a refined oil with moderate health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and flavor to the sauce, derived from milk, contributing positively to taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: fløte/fløde (av melk/mælk)
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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 as a thickening agent, but its processing raises quality concerns.
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 flavor balance, but its presence indicates a processed composition.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucker
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cheddar Cheese is used here as flavor. Cheddar cheese contributes to the flavor profile, providing a creamy texture and rich taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cheddarost (av melk/mælk)
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Is Butter safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Butter is used here as base. Butter adds richness and enhances the overall flavor of the sauce, derived from milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: smør fett/smørfedt (av melk/mælk)
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Is Fat Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Fat Powder is used here as emulsifier. Fat powder, including palm fat, is used for texture but raises concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: fettpulver/fedtpulver (palmefedt/palmefett, laktose, melke-/mælkeprotein)
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but may include processed components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig smakstilsetning/naturlige aromastoffer
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and flavor balance, derived from fermentation processes.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (melkesyre)
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Is Bouillon Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Bouillon Powder is used here as flavor. Bouillon powder adds depth of flavor but contains processed ingredients that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: buljong pulver
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic is a natural flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk/hvidløg
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (xantangummi)
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Is Milk Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Milk Protein is used here as base. Milk protein contributes to the sauce's creaminess and flavor, derived from dairy.
Role in formula: base
Original: melke-/mælkeprotein
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in sauces, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Lactose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactose is used here as sweetener. Lactose is a natural sugar from milk, contributing to sweetness but may affect lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: laktose
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the sauce, adding complexity and depth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder/krydderier
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Is Emulsifiers safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Emulsifiers is used here as emulsifier. Emulsifiers like polyphosphates help blend ingredients but raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: emulgeringsmedel (polyfosfater, ortofosfater)
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Is Antioxidant safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Antioxidant is used here as antioxidant. Rosemary extract is used as a natural antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness and flavor.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (rosmarinekstrakt)
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: 3807929
More from this brand: Dolmio products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk , lactose , celery
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