Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
A Nossa Loja
Mayonnaise is a sauce condiment from A Nossa Loja. 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 Sorbate, Flavors, Calcium Disodium Edta.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and calcium disodium EDTA as an antioxidant, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified starch and artificial flavors also indicates a processed product.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises 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 natural ingredients like lemon concentrate and mustard flour, which contribute to flavor.
- Includes stabilizers like guar gum and xanthan gum that help maintain texture and consistency.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
- Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic antioxidant that may pose quality concerns due to its processing.
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 Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as the primary fat source in this mayonnaise, providing a smooth texture and flavor. It is generally considered a healthier oil option.
Role in formula: base
Original: Óleo de girassol
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent in this mayonnaise, helping to blend the ingredients and achieve the desired consistency without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: água
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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 by lowering pH, which can inhibit microbial growth.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinagre de álcool
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included to balance the acidity and enhance the overall flavor profile of the mayonnaise, though it raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: açúcar
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the flavor of the mayonnaise and acts as a preservative by inhibiting microbial growth, contributing to overall safety.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sal
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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 components, which is essential for the creamy texture of mayonnaise.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: gema de ovo
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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 the texture and stability of the mayonnaise, though it is a processed ingredient that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificado
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Is Mustard Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard Flour is used here as flavor. Mustard flour adds flavor and a slight tang to the mayonnaise, enhancing its overall taste profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: farinha de mostarda
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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 concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulador de acidez(ácido cítrico)
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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 thickener that helps maintain the texture of the mayonnaise, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma guar
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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 stabilize the mayonnaise, providing a smooth texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: goma xantana
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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 that helps extend shelf life but raises concerns about long-term consumption of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservante (sorbato de potássio)
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Is Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavors is used here as flavor. Artificial flavors are included to enhance taste but raise concerns about the use of synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromas
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Is Lemon Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemon Concentrate is used here as flavor. Lemon concentrate adds a natural citrus flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing its taste profile with a fresh ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: concentrado de limão
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as antioxidant. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidation but raises concerns about the safety of synthetic additives.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidante (EDTA de cálcio dissódico)
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for coloring and flavoring, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: corante (extracto de pimentão)
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: 3998579
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Allergens detected: egg
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