Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calve
Mayonnaise is a food from Calve. 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 Modified Corn Starch, Sorbic Acid, Quargom.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes preservatives like sorbic acid and thickening agents such as xanthan gum, indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns. The presence of sugar and modified corn starch also raises questions about overall healthiness.
Main concern
Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 free-range egg yolk, which may indicate higher quality sourcing.
- Includes natural flavoring and carotenes for color, suggesting some natural components.
Concerns
- Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Modified corn starch and sugar contribute to a less favorable nutritional profile.
Who should avoid this product?
This food 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 food so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this mayonnaise, contributing to its texture and consistency.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common emulsifier in mayonnaise, providing fat content but may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapeseed oil 25%
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Is Vinegar safe in this food?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor, helping to preserve the mayonnaise naturally.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinegar
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar enhances flavor but contributes to a higher calorie content and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this food?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Free-range egg yolk provides richness and emulsification, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: egg yolk 2,8% (free range)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, though excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Mustard safe in this food?
Good
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard adds flavor complexity and may have some health benefits, depending on the formulation.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mustard (water, mustard seeds dl, salt, spices, natural flavouring)
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this food?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice provides acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: concentrated lemon juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for flavor and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Sorbic Acid safe in this food?
Bad
Sorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Sorbic acid is a synthetic preservative that helps extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative: sorbic acid
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Is Quargom safe in this food?
Bad
Quargom is used here as thickener. Quargom is a synthetic thickener that may raise concerns regarding its processing and health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener quargom
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent that is generally safe but can be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is E385 safe in this food?
Medium
E385 is used here as antioxidant. E385 is an antioxidant that helps prevent rancidity but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant e385
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Is Natural Flavoring safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavoring is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific ingredients and processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavouring
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Is Carotenes safe in this food?
Good
Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants that provide visual appeal without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour: carotenes
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: 4210957
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Allergens detected: egg
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