Mild Fresh Cut Salsa product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Mild Fresh Cut Salsa Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Park Street Deli

This page reviews Mild Fresh Cut Salsa by Park Street Deli 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: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, fresh ingredients like tomatoes and cilantro contribute positively to the overall quality.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.

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

  • Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and onions provide natural flavor and quality.
  • Cilantro and jalapeno peppers add authentic taste and freshness.
  • Lemon juice concentrate and citric acid enhance acidity and flavor balance.
  • Beet powder is used for color, offering a natural alternative to artificial dyes.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
  • Xanthan gum is a thickener that, while common, can be viewed as overly processed.
  • Lactic acid is a synthetic acidulant that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
  • The presence of added spices is vague, which may indicate undisclosed ingredients.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

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: 3856262

More from this brand: Park Street Deli products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Park Street Deli — Mild Fresh Cut Salsa has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Park Street Deli products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.; Xanthan gum is a thickener that, while common, can be viewed as overly processed.; Lactic acid is a synthetic acidulant that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Park Street Deli — Mild Fresh Cut Salsa 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.
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. However, fresh ingredients like tomatoes and cilantro contribute positively to the overall quality. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Fresh ingredients like tomatoes and onions provide natural flavor and quality.; Cilantro and jalapeno peppers add authentic taste and freshness.; Lemon juice concentrate and citric acid enhance acidity and flavor balance.. See the Pros section above.
Park Street Deli — Mild Fresh Cut Salsa has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomatoes, onions, cilantro. See the Ingredients section above.

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