Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi

This page reviews Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL by Aldi 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: Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of sugar also indicates a less favorable quality profile.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.

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

  • Tomato paste is the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for flavor.
  • Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the ketchup.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
  • Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.

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: 3851937

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.; Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomato paste, distilled vinegar, table salt. See the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis notes: Tomato paste is the primary ingredient, providing a natural base for flavor.; Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the ketchup.. See the Pros section above.
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The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and modified starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of sugar also indicates a less favorable quality profile. 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.
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.
Aldi — Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL 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.
Aldi — Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Aldi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Aldi — Mild Tomato Ketchup XXL has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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