Is Lemon Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Entenmanns
Lemon is a food from Entenmanns. It has a Zerotox safety score of 55/100, which means it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Bleached Wheat Flour, Modified Cornstarch, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
55 / 100
Why score is 55
The composition includes several synthetic additives like potassium sorbate and sodium propionate as preservatives, raising quality concerns. The presence of bleached wheat flour and modified cornstarch also indicates processing that may affect overall quality.
Main concern
Presence of potassium sorbate and sodium propionate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.
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 lemon oil, which adds natural flavor and aroma.
- Includes xanthan gum, a natural thickener that improves texture.
Concerns
- Presence of potassium sorbate and sodium propionate as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives.
- Bleached wheat flour is a processed ingredient that may have negative health implications.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness in this product, but its high consumption is linked to various health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Bleached Wheat Flour safe in this food?
Bad
Bleached Wheat Flour is used here as base. Bleached wheat flour is processed and may contain residues from bleaching agents, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: bleached wheat flour
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the mixture, contributing to the overall moisture content.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and moisture, contributing positively to the product's texture and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: eggs
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Is Vegetable Oil Soybean safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Oil Soybean is used here as base. Soybean oil is used for moisture and texture but is a refined oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vegetable oil (soybean)
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Is Whey safe in this food?
Medium
Whey is used here as base. Whey adds protein and moisture but is a dairy derivative, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: whey
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but may contribute to excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: invert sugar
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, raising concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified cornstarch
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is used to enhance taste but lacks transparency regarding its specific components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate is used here as leavening. This synthetic leavening agent raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: sodium acid pyrophosphate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate
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Is Baking Soda safe in this food?
Good
Baking Soda is used here as leavening. Baking soda is a common leavening agent that helps the product rise without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: baking soda
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Is Monocalcium Phosphate safe in this food?
Medium
Monocalcium Phosphate is used here as leavening. Monocalcium phosphate is a leavening agent that can raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: leavening
Original: monocalcium phosphate
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Is Glyceryl Lactoesters Of Fatty Acids safe in this food?
Bad
Glyceryl Lactoesters Of Fatty Acids is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier may raise concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: glyceryl lactoesters of fatty acids
Read the full ingredient profile for Glyceryl Lactoesters Of Fatty Acids
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Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this food?
Medium
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. These emulsifiers help maintain texture but are often derived from processed fats, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: mono - and diglycerides
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservatives (potassium sorbate)
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that can raise concerns about the safety of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbic acid
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Is Sodium Propionate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Propionate is used here as preservative. Sodium propionate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns about artificial ingredients in food.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium propionate
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Is Lemon Oil safe in this food?
Good
Lemon Oil is used here as flavor. Lemon oil is a natural flavoring agent that enhances the product's citrus profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lemon oil
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Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is used here as emulsifier. This synthetic emulsifier may raise concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in food products.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sodium stearoyl lactylate
Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Good
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that improves texture without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Glycerin safe in this food?
Medium
Glycerin is used here as humectant. Glycerin is used to retain moisture but is often derived from synthetic sources, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: humectant
Original: glycerin
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Is Phosphoric Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Phosphoric Acid is used here as acidulant. Phosphoric acid is a synthetic acidulant that raises concerns about the use of artificial ingredients in food.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: phosphoric acid
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this food?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta carotene is a natural colorant but can be processed, raising concerns about its quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: beta carotene (color)
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Is Coconut Flour safe in this food?
Good
Coconut Flour is used here as base. Coconut flour is a natural ingredient that adds fiber and flavor, contributing positively to the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: coconut flour
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Is Soy Flour safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Flour is used here as base. Soy flour adds protein and texture but may raise concerns for those with soy allergies.
Role in formula: base
Original: soy flour
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: 3275224
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Allergens detected: soy , egg , wheat
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