Is Ketchup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Piacersi Conad
Piacersi Conad'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 Steviol Glycosides.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes double concentrated tomato (29.5%) and natural flavors, but also contains sugar and steviol glycosides, raising concerns about synthetic additives and sweeteners.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
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 a significant amount of double concentrated tomato, providing a natural tomato flavor.
- Natural flavors are included, which can enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the product.
- Steviol glycosides are synthetic sweeteners that may not appeal to all consumers.
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, providing the necessary liquid base for the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Acqua
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Is Double Concentrated Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Double Concentrated Tomato is used here as flavor. Double concentrated tomato is a key ingredient that provides a rich tomato flavor and contributes to the overall quality of the ketchup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: doppio concentrato di pomodoro
Read the full ingredient profile for Double Concentrated Tomato
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as flavor. Tomato concentrate adds depth to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the ketchup.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: semi concentrato di pomodoro
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Is Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Wine vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing the flavor complexity of the ketchup.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: aceto di vino
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor and preserve the product, contributing to its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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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: zucchero
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients and improve texture, though it is a processed oil.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: olio di semi di girasole
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included to enhance taste, but their specific composition is not disclosed, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
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Is Steviol Glycosides safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Steviol Glycosides is used here as sweetener. Steviol glycosides are synthetic sweeteners that may not be well-received by all consumers, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: edulcoranti, glicosidi steviolici
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Is Thickeners safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Thickeners is used here as thickener. Thickeners like guar gum and xanthan gum are used to improve texture, but they are processed ingredients that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: addensanti, gomma di guar, gomma di xanthan
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: 4126370
More from this brand: Piacersi Conad products in Zerotox
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