Essig Altmeister Kräuter product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Essig Altmeister Kräuter Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Hengstenberg

This page reviews Essig Altmeister Kräuter by Hengstenberg as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Color, Potassium Metabisulfite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes branntweinessig and weinessig as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and potassium metabisulfite, raising quality concerns due to synthetic additives.

Main concern

Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a condiment.

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

  • Branntweinessig and weinessig are natural vinegar types, contributing to flavor.
  • Natural herbs and spices enhance the product's taste profile without synthetic flavors.

Concerns

  • Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a condiment.
  • Potassium metabisulfite is a synthetic antioxidant that may raise safety 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

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

  • Is Branntweinessig safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Branntweinessig is used here as base. Branntweinessig is a distilled vinegar that serves as the primary base for this condiment, providing acidity and flavor.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Branntweinessig

    Read the full ingredient profile for Branntweinessig

  • Is Weinessig safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Weinessig is used here as base. Weinessig is wine vinegar, adding complexity and depth to the flavor profile of the condiment.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Weinessig (33%)

  • Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the product, contributing to its overall taste.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: Salz

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Natural Herbs And Spices Aromas safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Natural Herbs And Spices Aromas is used here as flavor. Natural herbs and spices aromas provide flavor complexity without artificial additives, supporting a more authentic taste.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: natürliche Kräuter-Gewürze-Aromen

  • Is Natural Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but may involve some processing, raising moderate quality concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: natürliches Aroma

    Read the full ingredient profile for Natural Aroma

  • Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can be a concern in condiments as it may affect health and flavor balance.

    Role in formula: sweetener

    Original: Zucker

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sugar

  • Is Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Ammonium sulfite caramel color is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: Farbstoff Ammonsulfit-Zuckerkulör

    Read the full ingredient profile for Ammonium Sulfite Caramel Color

  • Is Potassium Metabisulfite safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Potassium Metabisulfite is used here as preservative. Potassium metabisulfite is a synthetic antioxidant used for preservation but raises safety concerns due to its synthetic nature.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: Antioxidationsmittel Kaliummetabisulfit

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Metabisulfite

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: 3814932

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Frequently asked questions

Hengstenberg — Essig Altmeister Kräuter has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes branntweinessig and weinessig as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and potassium metabisulfite, raising quality concerns due to synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Hengstenberg — Essig Altmeister Kräuter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Hengstenberg — Essig Altmeister Kräuter has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Hengstenberg products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.
Our analysis notes: Branntweinessig and weinessig are natural vinegar types, contributing to flavor.; Natural herbs and spices enhance the product's taste profile without synthetic flavors.. See the Pros section above.
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This product is flagged for: Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a condiment.; Potassium metabisulfite is a synthetic antioxidant that may raise safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: branntweinessig, weinessig, salt. See the Ingredients section above.

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