Is Cucumber Yogurt Sauce with Chives Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Monique Ranou
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce with Chives is a sauce condiment from Monique Ranou. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Potassium Sorbate, Yellow Powder.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified starch, raising concerns about processing. However, the presence of yogurt and cucumbers indicates some natural ingredients.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial 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
- Cucumbers (70%) provide a fresh base, contributing to the sauce's flavor and texture.
- Yogurt (15%) adds creaminess and a tangy taste, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
- Modified starch may indicate processing, which can affect the overall quality of the product.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Cucumber safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cucumber is used here as base. Cucumber serves as the primary ingredient, providing hydration and a fresh taste to the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: Concombres
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Is Yogurt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Yogurt is used here as base. Yogurt contributes creaminess and a tangy flavor, enhancing the sauce's overall taste and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: yaourt
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Is Canola Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as emulsifier. Canola oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a refined oil, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huile de colza
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water acts as a solvent, helping to blend the ingredients and maintain the desired consistency.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: eau
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Is Dijon Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dijon Mustard is used here as flavor. Dijon mustard adds a sharp flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: moutarde de Dijon
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, balancing flavors and contributing to the sauce's preservation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinaigre d'alcool
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Is Lemon Juice From Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemon Juice From Concentrate is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice adds freshness and acidity, enhancing the flavor profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: jus de citron à base de concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Lemon Juice From Concentrate
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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.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and preservation but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidifiant : acide lactique
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture but raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié de re
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Is Dehydrated Chives safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Chives is used here as flavor. Dehydrated chives add a mild onion flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ciboulette déshydratée
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the sauce but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant : gomme xanthane
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateur : sorbate de potassium
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Is Yellow Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Yellow Powder is used here as colorant. Yellow powder is an unspecified ingredient that may indicate artificial coloring or flavoring, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: jaune, poudre
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Is Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper adds a mild heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: poivre
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is used for sweetness and texture but is a processed ingredient that raises concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sirop de glucose
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: 3801115
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Allergens detected: milk
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