Is Creamy Lasagne Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Dolmio
Creamy Lasagne Sauce 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 sections below explain why ingredients like Modified Maize Starch, Sugar, Palm Fat affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified maize starch and palm fat, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and lactose also indicates a less favorable profile.
Main concern
Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.
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 flavoring, which can enhance the overall taste without synthetic additives.
- Includes rosemary extract as an antioxidant, which may help preserve freshness naturally.
Concerns
- Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its quality and safety.
- Palm fat is a highly processed ingredient associated with environmental concerns and health debates.
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 solvent in this sauce, contributing to the overall texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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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 often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Maize Starch is used here as stabiliser. Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its quality and safety in food products.
Role in formula: stabiliser
Original: modified maize starch
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Is Butterfat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Butterfat is used here as base. Butterfat adds creaminess to the sauce but is a dairy-derived fat that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: butterfat (milk)
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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 a higher calorie content and potential health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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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 associated with environmental concerns and health debates.
Role in formula: base
Original: palm fat
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Is Lactose safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Lactose is used here as base. Lactose is a sugar found in milk, which may pose issues for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: lactose (milk)
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Is Broth Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Broth Powder is used here as flavor. Broth powder contains various components that enhance flavor but may include additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: broth powder (sugar, flavourings, yeast extract, dried glucose syrup, salt, coconut fat, sunflower oil, smoke flavouring, milk protein)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but should be consumed in moderation due to potential health risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Natural Flavouring safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring can enhance taste without synthetic additives, but its exact composition is often unclear.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavouring
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Is Milk Proteins safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Proteins is used here as base. Milk proteins contribute to the sauce's creaminess and nutritional profile but may not suit all dietary needs.
Role in formula: base
Original: milk proteins
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid acts as an acidity regulator, helping to balance flavors but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (lactic acid)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabiliser. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety assessments.
Role in formula: stabiliser
Original: stabiliser (xanthan gum)
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Is Rosemary Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Rosemary Extract is used here as antioxidant. Rosemary extract is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness and may offer some health benefits.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: in antioxidant (rosemary extract)
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: 3808069
More from this brand: Dolmio products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: milk
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