Is Rojo's Savory Black Bean 5 Layer Dip Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Fresh Foods
This page reviews Rojo's Savory Black Bean 5 Layer Dip by Simply Fresh Foods as a food. Its current score is 45/100, suggesting that it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Gelatin.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The ingredient list includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which indicate a highly processed product. Additionally, gelatin (beef) raises concerns for certain dietary restrictions.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that 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 black beans, a good source of fiber and plant-based protein.
- Includes tomatoes and assorted peppers, providing some natural flavors and nutrients.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise quality concerns.
- Gelatin (beef) may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding animal products.
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 food and why it matters.
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Is Black Beans safe in this food?
Good
Black Beans is used here as base. Black beans are a nutritious base ingredient, providing fiber and protein, contributing positively to the dip's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: black beans (black beans, water, salt, ferrous gluconate)
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Is Sour Cream safe in this food?
Medium
Sour Cream is used here as base. Sour cream adds creaminess and flavor but is a dairy product that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: base
Original: sour cream (cultured cream)
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Is Cheddar Cheese safe in this food?
Medium
Cheddar Cheese is used here as base. Cheddar cheese contributes flavor and texture but is a processed dairy product, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: cheddar cheese (cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, annatto color)
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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 used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that helps maintain freshness but raises quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: potassium sorbate
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Is Gelatin safe in this food?
Bad
Gelatin is used here as base. Gelatin derived from beef may not be suitable for vegetarians or those avoiding animal products, raising dietary concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: gelatin (beef)
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: 3222085
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Allergens detected: milk
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