Is Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Roundy S

Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine is a food from Roundy S. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Metabisulfite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes red wine, salt, potassium sorbate, and sodium metabisulfite. While red wine and salt are common in cooking, the presence of potassium sorbate and sodium metabisulfite as preservatives raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall quality and safety assessment.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns for those avoiding artificial additives.

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 red wine, which adds flavor to dishes and is a common ingredient in cooking.
  • Salt is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and is widely used in culinary applications.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that may raise concerns for those avoiding artificial additives.
  • Sodium metabisulfite is another synthetic preservative that can cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this food so the page answers more than a simple label list.

  • Is Red Wine safe in this food?

    Good

    Red Wine is used here as base. Red wine is a fermented beverage made from grapes, contributing flavor and acidity to dishes. Its natural composition supports culinary applications without raising significant safety concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Red wine

    Read the full ingredient profile for Red Wine

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Salt is used here as base. Salt is a mineral used to enhance flavor in cooking. Its natural presence in this product indicates a common culinary practice without quality concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?

    Bad

    Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth in this cooking wine. Its synthetic nature raises concerns about additives in food products.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: potassium sorbate (preservative)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potassium Sorbate

  • Is Sodium Metabisulfite safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sodium Metabisulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium metabisulfite is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage. It can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, raising safety concerns.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: sodium metabisulfite (preservative)

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Metabisulfite

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: 2363694

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: red wine, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Our analysis notes: Contains red wine, which adds flavor to dishes and is a common ingredient in cooking.; Salt is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and is widely used in culinary applications.. See the Pros section above.
Zerotox gives Roundy S — Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Roundy S — Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Roundy S products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Roundy S — Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Roundy S — Roundy's Select Red Cooking Wine has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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