Salt product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Salt Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Rouses Markets

Salt is a food from Rouses Markets. 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 Sodium Ferrocyanide.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes salt, a natural mineral, and yellow prussiate of soda, a synthetic anti-caking agent. While salt is essential for flavor and preservation, the presence of yellow prussiate of soda raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment.

Main concern

Includes yellow prussiate of soda, a synthetic anti-caking agent with potential safety 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 salt, a natural mineral essential for flavor enhancement.
  • Salt acts as a preservative, extending the shelf life of food products.

Concerns

  • Includes yellow prussiate of soda, a synthetic anti-caking agent with potential safety concerns.
  • Synthetic additives like yellow prussiate of soda may not align with clean ingredient preferences.

Ingredients breakdown

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

  • Is Sodium Chloride safe in this food?

    Good

    Sodium Chloride is used here as base. Sodium chloride, commonly known as salt, is a natural mineral used for flavor enhancement and preservation in this product. Its presence is essential for culinary applications, although excessive consumption can lead to health concerns.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Chloride

  • Is Sodium Ferrocyanide safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sodium Ferrocyanide is used here as anti-caking agent. Sodium ferrocyanide, also known as yellow prussiate of soda, is added to prevent clumping in this salt product. While effective as an anti-caking agent, it is a synthetic compound that raises quality and safety concerns due to its chemical nature.

    Role in formula: anti-caking agent

    Original: yellow prussiate of soda

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Ferrocyanide

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: 2378291

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Rouses Markets — Salt has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes salt, a natural mineral, and yellow prussiate of soda, a synthetic anti-caking agent. While salt is essential for flavor and preservation, the presence of yellow prussiate of soda raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
Rouses Markets — Salt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Rouses Markets — Salt has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Rouses Markets products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Rouses Markets — Salt 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.
Zerotox gives Rouses Markets — Salt 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.
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