Is Martha's Ekte Majones Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Spesialgrossisten
This page reviews Martha's Ekte Majones by Spesialgrossisten 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, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This mayonnaise contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which indicate a processed composition. The presence of sugar and stabilizers raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns.
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 rapeseed oil, a source of unsaturated fats, contributing to a smoother texture.
- Egg yolk provides a rich flavor and acts as an emulsifier, enhancing the product's consistency.
Concerns
- Includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns.
- Sugar is present, which may not align with health-conscious choices.
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.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as the primary fat source in this mayonnaise, contributing to its creamy texture. While it is a source of unsaturated fats, its processing level raises some concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsolje
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient in mayonnaise, providing the necessary liquid base without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as a natural emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water effectively, which is essential for mayonnaise's texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: eggeplomme
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity to the mayonnaise, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative, which is beneficial for product stability.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: eddik
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for flavor balance, but its presence may not be favorable for those monitoring sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the overall flavor profile of the mayonnaise, contributing to its taste without raising significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum is a natural thickening agent that helps maintain the texture of the mayonnaise, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (guarkjernemel)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is used to improve the viscosity and stability of the mayonnaise, but it is a processed ingredient that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: xantangummi
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (kaliumsorbat)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is another synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage, but its presence indicates a highly processed composition.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumbenzoat
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerendemiddel (sitronsyre)
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Is Mustard Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard Powder is used here as flavor. Mustard powder adds a distinct flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing its taste profile without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sennepspulver
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the overall flavor complexity of the mayonnaise, enhancing its taste without any significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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Is Beta Carotene safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Beta Carotene is used here as colorant. Beta-carotene is used as a colorant to enhance the visual appeal of the mayonnaise, but it is a synthetic additive that raises some concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (betakaroten)
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: 4043260
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Allergens detected: egg
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