Is Mirador Herb Powder Condiment Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mirador
This page reviews Mirador Herb Powder Condiment by Mirador as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 40/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Monosodium Glutamate, Palm Oil, Silicon Dioxide.
40 / 100
Why score is 40
The ingredient analysis reveals several synthetic additives, including monosodium glutamate and E551, which raise quality and safety concerns. The presence of palm oil also indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 dehydrated onions, which can add flavor and aroma to dishes.
- Natural flavoring is included, potentially enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- E551 is an anti-caking agent that may indicate a highly processed product.
- Palm oil is present, which raises sustainability and health concerns.
- Maltodextrin and sugar are included, indicating added sugars in the composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Sodium Chloride safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as base. Sodium chloride is used for flavor enhancement and preservation in this condiment. It is a common ingredient in many food products.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sel de cuisine iodé
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that intensifies taste but raises concerns about processed additives and potential sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: glutamate monosodique
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener and filler. It can raise concerns due to its processing and potential impact on blood sugar.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrine
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and health concerns when consumed in large amounts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Dehydrated Onions safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Onions is used here as natural_extract. Dehydrated onions provide natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the condiment's overall taste profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: oignons déshydratés
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement and can provide umami taste, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices are included to enhance flavor, contributing positively to the condiment's taste without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: épices
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Is Palm Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a highly processed fat that raises sustainability concerns and may have health implications due to its saturated fat content.
Role in formula: base
Original: huile de palme
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Is Potato Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Potato Starch is used here as thickener. Potato starch is used as a thickening agent, which is generally safe but indicates some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fécule de pommes de terre
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as antiagglomerant. Silicon dioxide (E551) is an anti-caking agent that is synthetic and raises concerns about the presence of additives in food products.
Role in formula: antiagglomerant
Original: antiagglomérant : E 551
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavoring is included to enhance taste, but the term is vague and can encompass a range of processed substances.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: arôme naturel
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: 4082339
More from this brand: Mirador products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gluten
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