Is Salsa Hell No Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Oluf Lorentzen AS
Salsa Hell No is a sauce condiment from Oluf Lorentzen AS. 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 Modified Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This salsa contains a mix of good and medium ingredients. Hacked tomatoes and tomato puree are beneficial, while modified starch raises concerns about processing.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
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
- Hacked tomatoes (53%) provide a natural base, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Tomato puree (37%) enhances the tomato content, adding depth to the flavor profile.
- Natural ingredients like onion, garlic, and coriander support a fresh taste.
- Habanero chili pepper adds heat, appealing to those who enjoy spicy flavors.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about its source and processing.
- The presence of paprika oleoresin (E160c) as a colorant indicates some level of processing.
- Salt is included, which can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
- The use of distilled white vinegar may not appeal to all consumers due to its strong flavor.
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Hacked Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Hacked Tomato is used here as base. Hacked tomato serves as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and nutrition. Its high content supports a fresh taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Hakket tomat
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree enhances the overall tomato flavor and contributes to the product's texture, indicating a focus on tomato quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomatpuré
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth and sweetness to the salsa, enhancing the overall flavor profile with its natural taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: løk
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake, affecting overall health considerations.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Habanero Chili Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Habanero Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Habanero chili pepper provides significant heat, appealing to consumers who enjoy spicy foods and enhancing the product's flavor complexity.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: habanero chilipepper
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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 thickening agent that may raise concerns about its source and potential additives, impacting the product's natural quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert stivelse
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Is Distilled White Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Distilled White Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled white vinegar adds acidity and tanginess, but its strong flavor may not be suitable for all consumers, affecting taste preferences.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: destillert hvit eddik
Read the full ingredient profile for Distilled White Vinegar
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Is Coriander safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coriander is used here as flavor. Coriander contributes a fresh, herbal note to the salsa, enhancing its flavor profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koriander
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds a robust flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste experience of the salsa with its natural properties.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk
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Is Paprika Oleoresin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Oleoresin is used here as colorant. Paprika oleoresin (E160c) is used for coloring, indicating some processing and raising questions about the naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff: paprikaoleoresin e160c
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Is Black Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Black Pepper is used here as flavor. Black pepper adds a mild heat and complexity to the flavor, enhancing the overall taste without significant health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sort pepper
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Is Cumin safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cumin is used here as flavor. Cumin contributes a warm, earthy flavor that complements the other ingredients, enhancing the overall taste profile of the salsa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cummin
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: 4051479
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