Is Mrs. Wages Pizza Sauce Tomato Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Mrs. Wages
This page reviews Mrs. Wages Pizza Sauce Tomato Mix by Mrs. Wages as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes food starch and maltodextrin as thickening agents, which are processed ingredients. The presence of salt raises concerns about sodium content, impacting overall quality.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes food starch and maltodextrin as thickening agents, which are processed ingredients. The presence of salt raises concerns about sodium content, impacting overall quality.
Main concern
Food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients 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 dehydrated onion and garlic, which provide natural flavoring and potential health benefits.
- Spices and paprika contribute to flavor complexity without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Food starch and maltodextrin are processed ingredients that may raise concerns about quality.
- High salt content could be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Food Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Food Starch is used here as thickener. Food starch is used to thicken the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Food starch
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a carbohydrate derived from starch, used for texture but raises concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which can be a health concern if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Dehydrated Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Onion is used here as flavor. Dehydrated onion adds natural flavor and is minimally processed, supporting overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated onion
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Is Spice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor without artificial additives, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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Is Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika provides natural color and flavor, adding to the product's appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprika
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Dehydrated Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dehydrated Garlic is used here as flavor. Dehydrated garlic adds flavor and potential health benefits, being a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dehydrated garlic
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is a common cooking oil, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: soybean oil
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Is Celery Seed safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Celery Seed is used here as flavor. Celery seed adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: celery seed
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: 3277023
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