Is Mayo Ketchup Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Delikato
Delikato's Mayo Ketchup Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Calcium Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes rapsöl (rapeseed oil) and branntweinessig (distilled vinegar) as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and artificial antioxidant E385, raising quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the sauce.
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
- Rapsöl is a common cooking oil, providing a base for the sauce and contributing to its texture.
- Branntweinessig adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
- The presence of mustard contributes to flavor complexity and may enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in the sauce.
- E385 (calcium disodium EDTA) is a synthetic antioxidant that may raise quality and safety concerns due to its artificial nature.
- The use of natural aroma can be vague, as it may include various flavoring agents without clear disclosure.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 sauce, providing texture and mouthfeel. While it is a common cooking oil, concerns about processing and quality may arise.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsöl
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity to the sauce, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative. It is a common ingredient in condiments.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste contributes to the sauce's flavor and color, providing a rich tomato taste that is essential for ketchup-based sauces.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to balance acidity and enhance sweetness in the sauce. Its presence raises concerns about added sweeteners in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components in the sauce, contributing to its creamy texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Eigelb
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Is Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Starch is used here as thickener. Starch is used to thicken the sauce, improving its consistency. While it is a common thickening agent, it may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative in the sauce, contributing to overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard adds a distinct flavor profile to the sauce, enhancing its complexity and overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Senf (Wasser, Senfsaaten, Branntweinessig, Speisesalz, Gewürze)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the sauce, enhancing its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma is used to enhance flavor but can be vague in terms of specific components, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliches Aroma
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as preservative. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent rancidity. Its artificial nature raises quality and safety concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: E385
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: 3853931
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Allergens detected: egg
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