Is Mayonnaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ybarra
Mayonnaise is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Ybarra. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified corn starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. However, olive oil and egg provide some natural quality.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 olive oil, which is a good source of healthy fats and contributes to flavor.
- Eggs provide emulsification, enhancing texture and stability in the mayonnaise.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
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: Agua
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Is Vegetable Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Vegetable Oil is used here as base. Vegetable oil is a common ingredient that provides fat content but may be highly processed, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite vegetal
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality fat source, known for its health benefits and flavor enhancement.
Role in formula: base
Original: aceite de oliva virgen extra
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified corn starch acts as a thickening agent, improving texture but indicating processing that may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: almidón modificado de maíz
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Is Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Wine vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinagre de vino
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but is a processed ingredient that may not align with health-conscious choices.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: azúcar
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Is Pasteurized Egg And Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pasteurized Egg And Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Pasteurized eggs provide emulsification, crucial for the creamy texture of mayonnaise, indicating a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: huevo y yema de huevo pasteurizados
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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: sal
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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 acidity and freshness, enhancing flavor while providing natural quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: zumo de limón concentrado
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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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 used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservador (sorbato potásico)
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Is Stabilizers Guar Gum And Pectins safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Stabilizers Guar Gum And Pectins is used here as stabilizer. Guar gum and pectins are used to stabilize the product, but their processed nature may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: estabilizantes (goma garrofín y pectinas)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor naturally, contributing positively to the overall taste profile of the mayonnaise.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: especias
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Is Coloring Carotenes safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Coloring Carotenes is used here as colorant. Carotenes are natural colorants that enhance appearance but indicate some processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorante (carotenos)
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: 4154362
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Allergens detected: egg
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