Is Mustard Potato Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis
King Soopers
Mustard Potato Salad is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for King Soopers. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes mayonnaise with high fructose corn syrup and calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative. These ingredients raise quality concerns due to their processed nature. Mustard contains sugar and xanthan gum, which also contribute to the moderate rating due to potential health implications.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mayonnaise with high fructose corn syrup and calcium disodium EDTA, a synthetic preservative. These ingredients raise quality concerns due to their processed nature. Mustard contains sugar and xanthan gum, which also contribute to the moderate rating due to potential health implications.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup in mayonnaise raises concerns about added sugars.
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 potatoes, a natural ingredient providing texture and substance.
- Mayonnaise includes egg yolks, which contribute to creaminess and flavor.
- Mustard adds flavor complexity with natural spices and turmeric.
- Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that stabilizes the salad.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup in mayonnaise raises concerns about added sugars.
- Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that may not be desirable.
- Sugar in mustard contributes to overall sweetness, which may not suit all preferences.
- Soybean oil in mayonnaise is a processed oil, raising quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Potatoes safe in this food?
Good
Potatoes is used here as base. Potatoes are a natural ingredient providing bulk and texture to the salad. They are minimally processed and contribute essential carbohydrates.
Role in formula: base
Original: POTATOES
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Is Mayonnaise safe in this food?
Medium
Mayonnaise is used here as base. Mayonnaise is a mixture of soybean oil, water, egg yolks, vinegar, and other ingredients. While it adds creaminess, it contains high fructose corn syrup and calcium disodium EDTA, raising concerns about processed components.
Role in formula: base
Original: MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, EGG YOLKS, VINEGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA [PRESERVATIVE])
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Is Mustard safe in this food?
Medium
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard is a blend of water, vinegar, mustard seed, and spices. It enhances flavor but contains sugar and xanthan gum, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MUSTARD (WATER, VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SUGAR, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA ANNATTO, GARLIC, SPICES, XANTHAN GUM)
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: 2359738
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Allergens detected: egg
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