Is Horseradish Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Colman S
Horseradish Sauce is a sauce condiment from Colman S. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Flavourings, Sodium Metabisulphite.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes horseradish and vinegar, but also contains several processed ingredients like glucose-fructose syrup and sodium metabisulphite, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly 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 horseradish, which provides a distinct flavor and is a natural ingredient.
- Spirit vinegar is a common preservative that helps maintain product freshness.
- Free range British egg yolk powder adds richness and enhances texture.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Sodium metabisulphite is a synthetic antioxidant that may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
- Presence of thickener (xanthan gum) indicates some level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spirit Vinegar is used here as preservative. Spirit vinegar acts as a preservative, enhancing shelf life while contributing acidity to the sauce.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: spirit vinegar
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Is Horseradish safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Horseradish is used here as flavor. Horseradish provides a strong, pungent flavor characteristic of this sauce, contributing to its culinary appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: horseradish
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Is Turnip safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Turnip is used here as base. Turnip serves as a base ingredient, adding texture and a mild flavor to the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: turnip
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a refined oil, raising some processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that helps to achieve the desired consistency of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Flavourings safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavourings is used here as flavor. Flavourings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavourings
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as preservative. Salt acts as a preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: salt
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Is Free Range British Egg Yolk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Free Range British Egg Yolk Powder is used here as base. Free range British egg yolk powder adds richness and emulsification properties but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: base
Original: free range british egg yolk powder (0,6%)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (xanthan gum)
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Is Mustard Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard Flour is used here as flavor. Mustard flour adds a unique flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the sauce's complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mustard flour
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Is Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that can contribute to sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Sodium Metabisulphite safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Metabisulphite is used here as antioxidant. Sodium metabisulphite is a synthetic antioxidant that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant (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: 4210444
More from this brand: Colman S products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: egg
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