Is European Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nestle
European Mayonnaise is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Nestle. 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 Potassium Sorbate, E385, Carotene affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes refined sunflower oil and vinegar, but also contains potassium sorbate as a preservative and artificial colorants like carotene, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about 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
- Refined sunflower oil is a common base for mayonnaise, providing a smooth texture.
- Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a natural preservative.
- Xanthan gum stabilizes the emulsion, ensuring consistent texture.
- Egg yolk contributes to the creamy consistency typical of mayonnaise.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Carotene as a colorant may indicate the presence of artificial ingredients.
- Sugar is included, which may not be necessary for a mayonnaise product.
- The presence of acidity regulator (lactic acid) suggests additional processing.
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 food.
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Is Refined Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Refined Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Refined sunflower oil serves as the primary ingredient, providing a smooth texture but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Олія соняшникова рафінована дезодорована
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in mayonnaise, contributing to the desired consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: вода питна
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in mayonnaise, raising questions about its inclusion.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: цукор
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a natural preservative without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: оцет спиртовий
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Is Fermented Egg Yolk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Fermented Egg Yolk Powder is used here as base. Fermented egg yolk powder contributes to the creamy texture but raises concerns about processing and potential allergens.
Role in formula: base
Original: жовток яєчний ферментований сухий
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Is Table Salt safe in this food?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and is a common ingredient in mayonnaise, posing no safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: сіль кухонна
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Is Mustard Seed safe in this food?
Good
Mustard Seed is used here as flavor. Mustard seed adds flavor complexity and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: зерно гірчиці
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used as an acidity regulator, which may indicate additional processing and raises some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: регулятор кислотності (кислота молочка)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: консервант (сорбат калію)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: стабілізатор (камедь ксантанова)
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Is E385 safe in this food?
Bad
E385 is used here as antioxidant. E385 is a synthetic antioxidant that may raise concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: антиоксидант (E385)
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Is Carotene safe in this food?
Bad
Carotene is used here as colorant. Carotene is used as a colorant, indicating the presence of artificial ingredients, which raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: барвник (каротини)
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: 3917561
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Allergens detected: egg
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