Is Salad Cream - Balance Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Delikato
This page reviews Salad Cream - Balance by Delikato as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Starch, Acesulfame K.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified starch and acesulfame K, which are processed ingredients raising quality concerns. The presence of egg yolk and spices adds some natural elements.
Main concern
Modified 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 apple cider vinegar, which can enhance flavor and provide acidity.
- Includes spices, contributing to a more complex flavor profile.
- Egg yolk adds richness and can improve texture in the cream.
- Xanthan gum serves as a thickener, providing a desirable consistency.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Acesulfame K is an artificial sweetener, which can be viewed negatively by some consumers.
- Presence of sugar indicates added sweetness, which may not appeal to all.
- Contains salt, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this salad cream, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for its emulsifying properties, but it is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor, enhancing the overall taste of the salad cream.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed ingredient used for thickening, raising concerns about its quality and naturalness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifi - zierte Stärke
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which may not align with health-conscious choices due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Apple Cider Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Cider Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Apple cider vinegar contributes to flavor and acidity, providing a more natural alternative to synthetic acids.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Apfelessig
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Milk Product safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Product is used here as base. Milk product adds creaminess and flavor, but its processing level may vary, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Molkenerzeugnis
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, improving texture and richness in the salad cream.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: Eigelb (0,5 %)
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Is Spices Contain Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices Contain Mustard is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor complexity, with mustard providing a distinctive taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze (enthalten Senf)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a natural thickener that improves texture but may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel: Xanthan
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Is Pepper Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pepper Extract is used here as flavor. Pepper extract adds flavor and a hint of spiciness, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Pfefferextrakt
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Is Acesulfame K safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Acesulfame K is used here as sweetener. Acesulfame K is an artificial sweetener that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Süßungsmittel: Acesulfam K.
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: 3855687
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Allergens detected: mustard , egg , milk
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