Is Pasta Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Morrisons Savers
This page reviews Pasta Sauce by Morrisons Savers 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 partially reconstituted tomato purée and tomato, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes partially reconstituted tomato purée and tomato, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, raising concerns about processed ingredients. This results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient 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 a high percentage of tomato purée (41%) and tomato (29%), indicating a tomato-rich base.
- Includes natural herbs like parsley, thyme, and fennel seed, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- The presence of sugar contributes to a less favorable composition, indicating added sweetness.
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 Partially Reconstituted Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Partially Reconstituted Tomato Puree is used here as base. Partially reconstituted tomato purée serves as the primary ingredient, providing flavor and color. However, its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: partially reconstituted tomato purée (41%) (water, tomato purée)
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient that contributes to the sauce's flavor and nutritional profile, indicating a positive aspect of the composition.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato (29%)
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient used to adjust the consistency of the sauce, posing no quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about the level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified maize starch
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with health-conscious choices and indicates a processed aspect of the sauce.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is included for flavor enhancement, but excessive amounts can be a concern for sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but it is a processed oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Parsley safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley is a natural herb that adds flavor and may provide some nutritional benefits, contributing positively to the sauce.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: parsley
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as an acidity regulator, which is common in sauces but may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator (citric acid)
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Is Dried Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion contributes to the flavor profile of the sauce, indicating a natural ingredient that enhances taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried onion
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the overall quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Fennel Seed safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Fennel Seed is used here as flavor. Fennel seed is a natural spice that enhances flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fennel seed
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Is Laurel safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Laurel is used here as flavor. Laurel leaves add aromatic flavor to the sauce, indicating a natural ingredient that enhances taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: laurel
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Is Thyme safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Thyme is used here as flavor. Thyme is a natural herb that contributes to the flavor profile, supporting the quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: thyme
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds spiciness and depth to the flavor, indicating a natural ingredient that enhances the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: black pepper
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: 3931781
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