Guacamole product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Guacamole Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Saladinettes

Guacamole is a food from Saladinettes. 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 Sugar, Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and sugar, which raises concerns about synthetic additives and processed ingredients. The presence of dehydrated onion and various acids indicates moderate processing.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate 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

  • High avocado content (95%) indicates a natural base rich in healthy fats.
  • Includes natural ingredients like lime juice and coriander, contributing to flavor.
  • Dehydrated onion and garlic provide flavor without artificial additives.
  • Antioxidants like ascorbic acid help maintain freshness.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
  • Sugar is included, which may not be necessary and adds to processing.
  • The presence of multiple acids suggests a processed product.
  • Dehydrated ingredients may lack the freshness of their raw counterparts.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food 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: 3845819

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Frequently asked questions

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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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Saladinettes — Guacamole has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Saladinettes products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: High avocado content (95%) indicates a natural base rich in healthy fats.; Includes natural ingredients like lime juice and coriander, contributing to flavor.; Dehydrated onion and garlic provide flavor without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Saladinettes — Guacamole 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.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.; Sugar is included, which may not be necessary and adds to processing.; The presence of multiple acids suggests a processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Saladinettes — Guacamole has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: avocado, salt, lime juice. See the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Zerotox gives Saladinettes — Guacamole 60 / 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.

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