Is Light Egg Sauce (Mayonnaise Type) Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Unilever
Light Egg Sauce (Mayonnaise Type) is a sauce condiment from Unilever. 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 Potassium Chloride, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This sauce contains modified starch and potassium chloride, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of egg yolk and guar gum indicates some natural components.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
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 egg yolk (3.2%), providing a source of flavor and texture.
- Guar gum (E412) is a natural thickener that enhances the sauce's consistency.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Potassium chloride is a synthetic salt substitute that can be controversial.
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, contributing to its texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil (40%) is a common oil used for emulsification, but it is refined and may lack some natural benefits.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de tournesol
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Is White Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
White Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White wine vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinaigre de vin blanc
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk (3.2%) acts as a natural emulsifier, providing richness and helping to stabilize the sauce.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: jaune d'OEUF
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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 but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon modifié
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Is Wheat Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Starch is used here as thickener. Wheat starch contributes to the sauce's thickness but is a processed ingredient with potential gluten concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amidon de BLÉ
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance, but its presence indicates some level of processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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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 of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Potassium Chloride safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Chloride is used here as flavor. Potassium chloride is a synthetic salt substitute that can raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chlorure de potassium
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice adds natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: jus de citron concentré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum (E412) is a natural thickener that improves texture but is still a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: épaississant (gomme guar (E412))
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Is Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate artificial additives, raising concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arômes
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: 4222056
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Allergens detected: egg , wheat
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