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Is Hamburger Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Calve

This page reviews Hamburger Sauce by Calve 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: Aroma, Antioxidant E385, Colorant E160a.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of anchovies and egg yolk indicates animal-derived components.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.

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 tomato concentrate (8%), providing a natural flavor base.
  • Includes mustard, which adds a tangy taste and depth to the sauce.
  • Uses natural ingredients like onion and garlic for flavor enhancement.
  • Egg yolk from free-range hens indicates a higher quality source.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Sodium content is high due to added salt and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Contains preservatives like E385, which are synthetic and may be viewed negatively.
  • Anchovies in the Worcestershire sauce indicate animal-derived ingredients.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment 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: 4221755

More from this brand: Calve products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg , fish

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Frequently asked questions

Browse sauce condiment products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis.
This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.; Sodium content is high due to added salt and Worcestershire sauce.; Contains preservatives like E385, which are synthetic and may be viewed negatively.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Calve — Hamburger Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
We detected: egg, 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.
Calve — Hamburger 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.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and preservatives, which raise quality concerns. The presence of anchovies and egg yolk indicates animal-derived components. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Calve products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Calve — Hamburger Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Calve products. 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: water, rapeseed oil, vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.

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