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Is McCormick Gourmet Hollandaise Safe? Ingredient Analysis

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McCormick's McCormick Gourmet Hollandaise is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The ingredient review below focuses especially on Palm Oil Shortening, Sodium Phosphate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes modified corn starch and palm oil shortening, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Sodium phosphate and glucose solids also indicate a degree of processing.

Main concern

Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about 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 buttermilk, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
  • Includes spices and spice extractives like turmeric and paprika for added flavor.
  • Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, enhancing the sauce's consistency.
  • Inactive yeast contributes to flavor without the risk of fermentation.

Concerns

  • Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Palm oil shortening is a processed fat, which can be linked to health and environmental issues.
  • Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.
  • Glucose solids are a processed sweetener, indicating a degree of refinement.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.

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: 3250570

More from this brand: McCormick products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

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McCormick — McCormick Gourmet Hollandaise has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
McCormick — McCormick Gourmet Hollandaise has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More McCormick products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains buttermilk, providing a creamy texture and flavor.; Includes spices and spice extractives like turmeric and paprika for added flavor.; Xanthan gum acts as a thickener, enhancing the sauce's consistency.. See the Pros section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes modified corn starch and palm oil shortening, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. Sodium phosphate and glucose solids also indicate a degree of processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
McCormick — McCormick Gourmet Hollandaise has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This product is flagged for: Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.; Palm oil shortening is a processed fat, which can be linked to health and environmental issues.; Sodium phosphate is a synthetic additive that may raise quality concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: buttermilk, salt, dehydrated onion. See the Ingredients section above.

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