Is Fiery Mayo Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Batts
Batts's Fiery Mayo 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 ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar Syrup, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar syrup and modified maize starch, alongside preservatives such as potassium sorbate and EDTA, indicating moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Presence of potassium sorbate and disodium EDTA raises concerns about synthetic preservatives.
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 chili purée and ginger purée, which provide flavor and potential natural benefits.
- Includes apple cider vinegar, known for its culinary uses and flavor enhancement.
Concerns
- Presence of potassium sorbate and disodium EDTA raises concerns about synthetic preservatives.
- High sugar content from sugar syrup and caramelized sugar syrup may indicate excessive sweetness.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as the primary fat source in this condiment, providing texture but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Sugar Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar Syrup is used here as sweetener. Sugar syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar Syrup
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Is Chili Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili Puree is used here as natural_extract. Chili purée adds flavor and heat, derived from red peppers, contributing positively to the condiment's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Chill Purée
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar is used for acidity and flavor, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Spirit Vinegar
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but is a fermented product that may contain allergens like wheat.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Soy Sauce
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as stabilizer. Potato starch acts as a thickening agent, providing texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: Potato Starch
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, derived from citrus fruits, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acidity Regulator: Citric Acid
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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 quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservatives: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Disodium Edta safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that helps preserve freshness but raises safety concerns.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: Ca Disodium EDTA
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for coloring, derived from peppers, but its processing raises some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour: Paprika 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: 3846788
More from this brand: Batts products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat
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