Is Ricotta & Pecorino Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica Selection
This page reviews Ricotta & Pecorino Sauce by Ica Selection as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes ricotta and Pecorino Romano, both dairy products, alongside tomatoes and olive oil. However, the presence of sugar and sunflower oil raises concerns about processing and quality.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
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 ricotta and Pecorino Romano, which are quality dairy ingredients contributing to flavor.
- Tomatoes and garlic provide natural flavors and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Extra virgin olive oil is a good quality fat, known for its health benefits.
- Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity and freshness to the sauce.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
- Sunflower oil is a processed oil, which may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
- The presence of salt in multiple ingredients could indicate high sodium content.
- Use of rennet in cheese production may not be suitable for all dietary preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient providing flavor and acidity, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomater
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth and sweetness to the sauce, enhancing its overall flavor complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lök
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Is Ricotta safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ricotta is used here as base. Ricotta is a fresh cheese that adds creaminess and richness to the sauce, made from whey and sheep's milk.
Role in formula: base
Original: ricotta (vassle, fårmjölk, salt, löpe)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a refined oil that serves as a cooking medium but raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: solrosolja
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Is Pecorino Romano safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pecorino Romano is used here as base. Pecorino Romano is a hard cheese made from sheep's milk, providing a strong flavor and richness to the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: Pecorino Romano PDO (fårmjölk, salt, löpe)
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which may not be necessary in a savory sauce, raising concerns about flavor balance.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but its presence in multiple ingredients may indicate high sodium levels.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity and brightness, enhancing the overall flavor profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: koncentrerad citronjuice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil is a high-quality fat known for its health benefits and flavor enhancement.
Role in formula: base
Original: extra virgin olivolja
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the sauce's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlök
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: 4057785
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Allergens detected: milk
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