French Dip Au Jus Concentrated Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is French Dip Au Jus Concentrated Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Johnny's Fine Foods

French Dip Au Jus Concentrated Sauce is a sauce condiment from Johnny's Fine Foods. 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 Sodium Benzoate, Sugar, Corn Syrup Solids.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This sauce contains sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of hydrolyzed vegetable protein and natural flavors also indicates a mix of quality in composition.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.

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 red wine vinegar, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.
  • Includes tomato paste, contributing to a rich taste profile.
  • Onion juice and garlic juice add natural flavoring without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Presence of sugar and corn syrup solids indicates high processing.
  • Hydrolyzed vegetable protein may contain MSG, which some consumers avoid.

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.

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: 3259683

More from this brand: Johnny's Fine Foods products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy , wheat , fish

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Frequently asked questions

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This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Presence of sugar and corn syrup solids indicates high processing.; Hydrolyzed vegetable protein may contain MSG, which some consumers avoid.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Johnny's Fine Foods — French Dip Au Jus Concentrated Sauce 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.
Browse Johnny's Fine Foods products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Johnny's Fine Foods — French Dip Au Jus Concentrated Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Johnny's Fine Foods products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: soy, wheat, fish. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains red wine vinegar, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.; Includes tomato paste, contributing to a rich taste profile.; Onion juice and garlic juice add natural flavoring without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, red wine vinegar, tomato paste. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.

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