Is Rosa Alfredo Pasta Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Go
Simply Go's Rosa Alfredo Pasta Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. 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 Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and mono and diglycerides, which raise quality concerns. The presence of cream and ricotta cheese indicates dairy content but also adds to the processing level.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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 tomato paste and diced tomatoes, providing a base of natural ingredients.
- Includes ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Uses xanthan gum and guar gum as thickening agents, which are generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Presence of sugar indicates added sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
- Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that can be derived from various sources, raising questions about their origin.
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 sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
-
Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
-
Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste is a concentrated form of tomatoes, enhancing the flavor profile and providing natural sweetness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: TOMATO PASTE
-
Is Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cream is used here as base. Cream adds richness and a smooth texture to the sauce, but it is a dairy product that may not suit all dietary preferences.
Role in formula: base
Original: CREAM
-
Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ricotta Cheese is used here as flavor. Ricotta cheese contributes to the creaminess and flavor, but its inclusion indicates a higher processing level.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: RICOTTA CHEESE (WHEY, MILK, LACTIC ACID)
-
Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but it is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORN STARCH
-
Is Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese is used here as flavor. Parmigiano Reggiano cheese adds a distinct flavor, but its processing level may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: "PARMIGIANO REGGIANO" CHEESE (MILK, SALT, RENNET)
Read the full ingredient profile for Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
-
Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with health-conscious choices and raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
-
Is Diced Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Diced Tomatoes is used here as flavor. Diced tomatoes provide natural flavor and texture, contributing positively to the sauce's overall composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: TOMATO DICED (TOMATOES AND TOMATO JUICE, CITRIC ACID)
-
Is Onions safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions enhance the flavor profile of the sauce, adding depth and a savory note.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONIONS
-
Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor but can contribute to sodium intake concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
-
Is Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate artificial or processed components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: FLAVORING
-
Is Milk Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Protein is used here as flavor. Milk protein adds creaminess and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MILK PROTEIN
-
Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a common thickening agent that helps stabilize the sauce but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
-
Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used for thickening and stabilizing, but it is also a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUAR GUM (THICKENING AGENTS)
-
Is Mono And Diglycerides safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Mono And Diglycerides is used here as emulsifier. Mono and diglycerides are emulsifiers that can be derived from various sources, raising questions about their quality.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS
-
Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds a spicy note to the sauce, enhancing its flavor profile with a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: BLACK PEPPER
-
Is Parsley safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Parsley is used here as flavor. Parsley is a natural herb that adds freshness and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PARSLEY
-
Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances the flavor profile with its distinct taste, providing a natural ingredient in the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC
-
Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity, but it is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: LACTIC ACID (ACIDITY REGULATOR)
-
Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: YEAST EXTRACT
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: 3444002
More from this brand: Simply Go products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk
Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.