Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Kraft
This page reviews Mayonnaise by Kraft 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: Modified Starch, Acidity Regulator, Antioxidant.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified starch and natural flavors, which indicate some processing. The presence of artificial colors raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
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 egg yolk and concentrated lemon juice, contributing to flavor.
- Vinegar and lemon juice provide acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
- The inclusion of artificial colors suggests a level of processing that could affect overall ingredient quality.
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, providing texture and richness. However, it is often refined, which may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: olio di colza
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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, acting as a solvent and contributing to the desired consistency without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: acqua
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Is Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Wine vinegar adds acidity and flavor to the mayonnaise, enhancing its taste while being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: aceto di vino
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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 in the mayonnaise, contributing to its creamy texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: tuorolo di uova
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste profile of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sale
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, balancing the acidity of vinegar and lemon juice, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: zucchero
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: amido modificato
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice adds natural acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: succo di limone concentrato
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Acidity Regulator safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Acidity Regulator is used here as acidulant. The acidity regulator is a synthetic additive that may raise concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: corretore do acidita`
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Is Antioxidant safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Antioxidant is used here as preservative. The antioxidant is a synthetic ingredient used to prolong shelf life, which raises concerns about the presence of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: antisoddiante
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Is Natural Mustard Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Mustard Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural mustard flavor enhances the taste profile but may involve processing that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma naturale di senape
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Is Colorants safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Colorants is used here as colorant. Colorants are synthetic additives used to enhance appearance, raising concerns about the overall quality and safety of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: coloranti
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: 4117609
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Allergens detected: egg
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