Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Biffi
This page reviews Mayonnaise by Biffi as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes vegetable oil and pasteurized egg yolk, but also contains modified starch and sugar, indicating a processed product with mixed quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes vegetable oil and pasteurized egg yolk, but also contains modified starch and sugar, indicating a processed product with mixed quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about ingredient 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 pasteurized egg yolk, which provides a traditional mayonnaise flavor and texture.
- Vegetable oils like sunflower and corn are common in mayonnaise, contributing to its creamy consistency.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about ingredient quality.
- Presence of sugar may indicate unnecessary sweetness, which is not typical for traditional mayonnaise.
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 Vegetable Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil serves as the primary base for mayonnaise, providing creaminess. However, the type of oil can vary, affecting health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olio vegetale
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Is Pasteurized Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pasteurized Egg Yolk is used here as base. Pasteurized egg yolk is essential for emulsification in mayonnaise, contributing to its texture and flavor while ensuring safety.
Role in formula: base
Original: tuorlo di uova fresche pastorizzate
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about processing and quality compared to natural thickeners.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificato di mais
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary in traditional mayonnaise, indicating a processed formulation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zucchero
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are included to enhance taste, but their specific sources are not disclosed, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromi naturali
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to adjust acidity, contributing to flavor but also indicating processing, which may affect quality perception.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acido lattico
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a common stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: gomma di xanthano
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: 4150510
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Allergens detected: egg
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