Is Ketchup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
A Nossa Loja
A Nossa Loja's Ketchup 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 High Fructose Corn Syrup, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This ketchup contains potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and high fructose corn syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of modified starch also indicates processing.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption effects.
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
- Tomato concentrate provides a natural flavor base, contributing to the overall taste profile.
- Acetic acid from vinegar acts as a natural preservative, enhancing shelf life without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption effects.
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener linked to various health concerns, impacting the overall quality.
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this ketchup, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Água
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato concentrate provides the main flavor component, contributing to the product's characteristic taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentrado de tomate
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance acidity and enhance flavor, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: açúcar
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener associated with various health issues, impacting overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: xarope de glicose-frutose
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing to the product's tangy taste.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinagre de álcool
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificado
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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 to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a natural preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulador de acidez (ácido cítrico)
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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 prevent spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante (sorbato de potássio)
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: 3998578
More from this brand: A Nossa Loja products in Zerotox
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