Is Dill & Citron Dressing Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Felix
Felix's Dill & Citron Dressing is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes water and rapeseed oil as base ingredients, but also contains egg yolk and xanthan gum, which raises some concerns about processing and additives.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes water and rapeseed oil as base ingredients, but also contains egg yolk and xanthan gum, which raises some concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Contains egg yolk, which may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
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
- Water and rapeseed oil are common base ingredients, providing a neutral flavor.
- Dill and natural aroma contribute to the dressing's flavor profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Contains egg yolk, which may raise concerns for those avoiding animal products.
- Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that, while common, indicates some level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 dressing, providing a base for other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vatten
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that adds fat content but is often refined, raising some processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapsolja
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Is Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard adds flavor and acidity to the dressing, but its inclusion of sugar and vinegar indicates processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SENAP (vatten, SENAPsfrö, socker, ättika, salt, cayennepeppar)
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but raises concerns about added sweetness in dressings.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ättika
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds depth of flavor but is a processed ingredient that may contain additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Lemon juice contributes natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the dressing's freshness.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citronjuice
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water, but raises concerns for those avoiding animal products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: ÄGGula
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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, commonly used in dressings.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, indicating some processing but generally considered safe.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: potatisstärkelse
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Is Dill safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dill is used here as natural_extract. Dill adds a fresh herbal flavor, contributing positively to the dressing's profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: dill
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Is Spice Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract enhances flavor but may be processed, raising some concerns about additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddextrakt
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but can vary in composition, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: naturlig arom
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent that helps stabilize the dressing but indicates processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: förtjockningsmedel (xantangummi)
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: 4061041
More from this brand: Felix products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: egg
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