Is Horseradish Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Batts
Batts's Horseradish Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Glucose Fructose Syrup, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulphite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes preservatives like potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulphite, which raise quality concerns. The presence of glucose-fructose syrup indicates added sugars, affecting overall quality.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
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 37% grated horseradish, providing a strong flavor base.
- Dried turnip adds a unique taste and texture to the sauce.
- Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, improving the sauce's consistency.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise quality and safety concerns.
- Sodium metabisulphite is a preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Grated Horseradish safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Grated Horseradish is used here as base. Grated horseradish provides the primary flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Grated Horseradish
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the sauce, ensuring proper consistency without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil, which may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. This processed sweetener adds sugars to the sauce, which can negatively impact health and quality assessments.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glucose-Fructose Syrup
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used to thicken the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Potato Starch
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is a natural component of vinegar, providing acidity and flavor without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acetic Acid
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Dried Horseradish safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Horseradish is used here as natural_extract. Dried horseradish adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dried Horseradish
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used for texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Maize Starch
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Is Dried Turnip safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Turnip is used here as natural_extract. Dried turnip contributes to the flavor profile and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Dried Turnip
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Is Egg Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Powder is used here as emulsifier. Egg powder acts as an emulsifier, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Egg Powder
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan Gum
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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Is Sodium Metabisulphite safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Metabisulphite is used here as preservative. Sodium metabisulphite is a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Sodium Metabisulphite
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: 3846009
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Allergens detected: egg
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