Is Fried Tomato Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Clama
This page reviews Fried Tomato by Clama 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: Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes 88% tomatoes and olive oil, which are beneficial. However, the presence of sugar and modified corn starch raises concerns about processing and additives.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which raises concerns about added sweetness and processing, negatively impacting the rating.
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
- High tomato content (88%) indicates a strong base of natural ingredients, contributing positively to the rating.
- Olive oil is a good quality fat that adds flavor and richness, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which raises concerns about added sweetness and processing, negatively impacting the rating.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise questions about the product's overall naturalness.
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and nutrients. Its high percentage supports the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomaten
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Is Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Olive Oil is used here as base. Olive oil is a healthy fat that enhances flavor and texture, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olivenöl
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may detract from the natural flavor of tomatoes and raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, which may indicate a less natural composition and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Maisstärke
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive use can raise health concerns, impacting the overall perception of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds natural flavor and depth to the sauce, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and is known for its culinary benefits, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Knoblauch
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: 3854787
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