Is Solis Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Nestle Nutrition
Nestle Nutrition's Solis 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 Sugar, Modified Corn Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes tomato and tomato concentrate as primary ingredients, but also contains sugar and modified corn starch, raising quality concerns. The presence of non-hydrogenated sunflower oil is a moderate concern due to processing.
Main concern
Sugar is included, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
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
- Tomato and tomato concentrate provide a natural base, contributing to flavor and color.
- Natural onion flavor and garlic enhance the overall taste profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Sugar is included, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness in a savory product.
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato serves as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and color. Its presence supports the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as base. Tomato concentrate enhances the flavor and richness of the product, indicating a focus on tomato content.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato concentrate
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Is Non Hydrogenated Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Non Hydrogenated Sunflower Oil is used here as base. This oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but its processing raises moderate concerns about quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: non hydrogenated sunflower oil
Read the full ingredient profile for Non Hydrogenated Sunflower Oil
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added, which may contribute to an overly sweet flavor profile in a condiment, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. This ingredient is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as base. Salt is used for flavor enhancement, but excessive use can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: salt
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Is Natural Onion Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Onion Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural onion flavor enhances taste without artificial additives, but its processing may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural onion flavor
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as base. Onion adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: onion
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as base. Garlic enhances flavor and provides a natural taste, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: garlic
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: 4182578
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