Olive Tomato Spread product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Olive Tomato Spread Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Spar Premium

Olive Tomato Spread is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Spar Premium. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sugar, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple dairy products indicates a mixed 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

  • Contains olives and tomatoes, which provide natural flavors and some beneficial compounds.
  • Includes herbs like oregano and basil, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

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

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.

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: 4246896

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Allergens detected: milk

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Spar Premium — Olive Tomato Spread 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and sugar, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple dairy products indicates a mixed quality profile. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.; Sugar is present, indicating a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating preferences.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis notes: Contains olives and tomatoes, which provide natural flavors and some beneficial compounds.; Includes herbs like oregano and basil, enhancing flavor without artificial additives.. See the Pros section above.
Spar Premium — Olive Tomato Spread has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
We detected: milk. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: topfen, olives, tomato. See the Ingredients section above.
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