Is Ricotta & Tomato Pasta Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica Selection
Ricotta & Tomato Pasta Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Ica Selection. 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 affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and stabilizers also indicates a less natural formulation.
Main concern
Includes sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
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 Parmigiano-Reggiano, which add authentic cheese flavor.
- Tomatoes and tomato juice provide a natural base, contributing to taste.
- Basil and red onion enhance flavor profile with natural ingredients.
Concerns
- Includes sugar, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness.
- Maltodextrin and E414 as stabilizers indicate processing and potential quality issues.
- Presence of preservatives like E330 suggests a less natural product.
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 sauce condiment.
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Is Diced Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Diced Tomatoes is used here as base. Diced tomatoes serve as the primary ingredient, providing a natural and rich flavor base for the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hackade tomater
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Is Tomato Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Juice is used here as base. Tomato juice adds moisture and enhances the tomato flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatjuice
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste intensifies the tomato flavor and provides a thicker consistency, essential for pasta sauces.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Ricotta safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ricotta is used here as base. Ricotta adds creaminess and richness to the sauce, but its inclusion of whey powder raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _ricotta_
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Is Whey Powder From Milk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey Powder From Milk is used here as base. Whey powder is a byproduct of cheese production, used here for texture but indicates processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: vasslepulver från mjölk
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Is Milk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Milk is used here as base. Milk contributes creaminess and flavor, enhancing the overall texture of the sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: _mjölk_
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, balancing the sweetness of tomatoes and other ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity regulation, helping to preserve the sauce but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E330)
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Is Parmigiano Reggiano safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Parmigiano Reggiano is used here as base. This cheese adds a distinct flavor but its processing and salt content may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: _Parmigiano-Reggiano_
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Is Basil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Basil is used here as flavor. Basil provides a fresh herbal note, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile with a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: basilika
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Is Red Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Onion is used here as flavor. Red onion adds sweetness and depth to the flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rödlök
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as flavor. Extra virgin olive oil enhances flavor and provides healthy fats, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extra virgin olivolja
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not be necessary and raises concerns about added sugars in the sauce.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: socker
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity regulation, but its synthetic nature raises concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsreglerande medel (E270)
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Is Paprika Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika Powder is used here as flavor. Paprika powder adds color and a mild flavor, enhancing the sauce's overall appeal with a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: paprikapulver
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Is Cheese Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cheese Flavor is used here as flavor. Cheese flavor is a processed ingredient that mimics cheese taste, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ostarom
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Is Stabilizer safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Stabilizer is used here as stabilizer. Stabilizers like E414 are used to maintain texture but indicate a processed formulation with potential quality issues.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E414)
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a thickening agent derived from starch, which raises concerns about processing and quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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: 4057223
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Allergens detected: milk
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