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Is Marinade Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Mrs Dash

This page reviews Marinade by Mrs Dash 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: Potassium Sorbate, Potassium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The marinade contains a mix of natural spices and preservatives like potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate. While it has beneficial ingredients, the presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that may raise concerns about long-term consumption.

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 variety of natural spices like garlic and onion, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.
  • Includes citric acid and vinegar, which can act as natural preservatives and flavor enhancers.
  • Dried vegetables like carrots and red pepper contribute to the overall flavor profile and nutritional value.
  • Natural flavors and spice extracts provide a complex taste without relying solely on artificial ingredients.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that may raise concerns about long-term consumption.
  • Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can be derived from corn or other starches, raising questions about its quality.
  • Sugar is included, which may not be necessary for a marinade and could contribute to unwanted sweetness.
  • Xanthan gum and modified cellulose gum are thickening agents that may not be appealing to those seeking clean labels.

Who should avoid this product?

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

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

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: 3371805

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Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy

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Frequently asked questions

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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Mrs Dash — Marinade has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Mrs Dash products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
We detected: soy. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Mrs Dash — Marinade 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.
Browse Mrs Dash products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate and potassium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that may raise concerns about long-term consumption.; Maltodextrin is a processed ingredient that can be derived from corn or other starches, raising questions about its quality.; Sugar is included, which may not be necessary for a marinade and could contribute to unwanted sweetness.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, distilled vinegar, dried garlic. See the Ingredients section above.
Mrs Dash — Marinade has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains a variety of natural spices like garlic and onion, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.; Includes citric acid and vinegar, which can act as natural preservatives and flavor enhancers.; Dried vegetables like carrots and red pepper contribute to the overall flavor profile and nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.

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