Is Light Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Simply Go

This page reviews Light Mayonnaise by Simply Go as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sorbic Acid, Disodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This light mayonnaise contains several processed ingredients like modified food starch and sorbic acid, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors indicates a less natural composition.

Main concern

Modified food starch is a processed thickener 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 whole eggs and egg yolks, providing a source of natural emulsifiers.
  • Includes lemon juice concentrate, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.

Concerns

  • Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that indicates a less natural composition.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

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: 3444003

More from this brand: Simply Go products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg

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Frequently asked questions

This light mayonnaise contains several processed ingredients like modified food starch and sorbic acid, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and artificial flavors indicates a less natural composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Simply Go — Light Mayonnaise has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Simply Go products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Simply Go — Light Mayonnaise has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product is flagged for: Modified food starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.; Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that indicates a less natural composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, distilled vinegar, whole eggs and egg yolks. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Contains whole eggs and egg yolks, providing a source of natural emulsifiers.; Includes lemon juice concentrate, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.. See the Pros section above.
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Simply Go — Light Mayonnaise has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.

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