Is Guacamole Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Del Monte Fresh Produce

This page reviews Guacamole by Del Monte Fresh Produce as a food. Its current score is 85/100, suggesting that it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.

This guacamole features high-quality ingredients like hass avocado and lime juice, contributing to its clean rating. The presence of ascorbic acid as a preservative raises minimal concerns.

85 / 100

Good quality

Why score is 85

This guacamole features high-quality ingredients like hass avocado and lime juice, contributing to its clean rating. The presence of ascorbic acid as a preservative raises minimal concerns.

Main concern

Contains sea salt, which may raise sodium concerns for some consumers.

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 hass avocado, a natural source of healthy fats and flavor.
  • Includes lime juice, which enhances freshness and adds acidity.
  • Pico de gallo adds fresh vegetables, enhancing taste and texture.
  • Ascorbic acid is used as a preservative, raising minimal safety concerns.

Concerns

  • Contains sea salt, which may raise sodium concerns for some consumers.
  • Jalapeno and serrano peppers may not be suitable for those sensitive to spice.
  • Garlic can cause digestive issues for some individuals.
  • Pico de gallo includes raw ingredients that may have variability in quality.

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 3407903

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Frequently asked questions

This guacamole features high-quality ingredients like hass avocado and lime juice, contributing to its clean rating. The presence of ascorbic acid as a preservative raises minimal concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Contains sea salt, which may raise sodium concerns for some consumers.; Jalapeno and serrano peppers may not be suitable for those sensitive to spice.; Garlic can cause digestive issues for some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Del Monte Fresh Produce — Guacamole has a Zerotox safety score of 85 / 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains hass avocado, a natural source of healthy fats and flavor.; Includes lime juice, which enhances freshness and adds acidity.; Pico de gallo adds fresh vegetables, enhancing taste and texture.. See the Pros section above.
Del Monte Fresh Produce — Guacamole has a Zerotox score of 85 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: hass avocado, lime juice, jalapeno pepper. See the Ingredients section above.
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Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Zerotox gives Del Monte Fresh Produce — Guacamole 85 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.

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