Is Pastella With Dried Tomatoes Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lisner
Lisner's Pastella With Dried Tomatoes is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes preservatives like sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of flavor enhancers like E621 also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
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 tomatoes and tomato concentrate, providing a natural flavor base.
- Includes basil, which adds a natural herb flavor and potential aroma benefits.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- E621 as a flavor enhancer indicates a reliance on artificial additives, reducing overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as a primary fat source in this product, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Olej rzepakowy
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that acts as a solvent and base, contributing to the product's texture without quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Pasteurized Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Pasteurized Tomatoes is used here as base. Pasteurized tomatoes provide natural flavor and nutrients, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: pomidory pasteryzowane
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Is Dried Tomatoes safe in this food?
Good
Dried Tomatoes is used here as base. Dried tomatoes add concentrated flavor and nutrients, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: suszone pomidory
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Pickled Onion safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Onion is used here as flavor. Pickled onion adds a tangy flavor, but its processing may raise some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cebula marynowana
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this food?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as base. Tomato concentrate enhances the tomato flavor profile, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: koncentrat pomidorowy
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, with no significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Potato Flakes safe in this food?
Medium
Potato Flakes is used here as thickener. Potato flakes serve as a thickening agent, but their processed nature raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: płatki ziemniaczane
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and emulsification properties, enhancing texture without significant concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: żółtko jaja
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Is Basil safe in this food?
Good
Basil is used here as natural_extract. Basil contributes natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: bazylia
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Is Ground Mustard safe in this food?
Medium
Ground Mustard is used here as flavor. Ground mustard adds flavor complexity but may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gorczyca mielona
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar acts as an acidulant, enhancing flavor but raising concerns about its synthetic processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ocet spirytusowy
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Is Vegetable Seasoning safe in this food?
Medium
Vegetable Seasoning is used here as flavor. Vegetable seasoning adds flavor but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: przyprawa warzywna
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbinian potasu
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about its safety and processing.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: benzoesan sodu
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Is Flavoring safe in this food?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is often synthetic and can raise quality concerns due to its ambiguous nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromat
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this food?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor but may raise concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: ekstrakt papryki
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: kwas mlekowy
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a common acidulant that enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient with some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: kwas cytrynowy
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guma guar
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used for texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guma ksantanowa
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: 4007631
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