Is Sour Cream And Chive Dip Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Snackrite Aldi
Snackrite Aldi's Sour Cream And Chive Dip 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 Modified Maize Starch, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and modified maize starch as a thickener, indicating some processed elements that lower the overall quality rating.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 soured cream and double cream, providing a creamy texture and flavor.
- Chives and garlic purée add natural flavoring, enhancing the dip's taste profile.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Modified maize starch is a thickener that may indicate a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary base for the dip, contributing to its consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Soured Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soured Cream is used here as base. Soured cream provides a rich, creamy flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the dip.
Role in formula: base
Original: soured cream (7%) (milk)
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Is Whey Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whey Powder is used here as flavor. Whey powder adds protein and creaminess but is a processed dairy ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: whey powder (milk)
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Maize Starch is used here as stabilizer. Modified maize starch is a thickener that indicates processing and may not be well-received by all consumers.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: modified maize starch
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Is Double Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Double Cream is used here as base. Double cream adds richness and enhances the creamy texture of the dip, contributing positively to quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: double cream (3,5%) (milk)
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Is White Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
White Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. White wine vinegar provides acidity that balances flavors, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dip.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: white wine vinegar
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Is Onions safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions contribute natural flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dip.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onions
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for flavor balance but raises concerns about processed ingredients in the dip.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Pasteurized Egg Yolk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pasteurized Egg Yolk Powder is used here as emulsifier. Pasteurized egg yolk powder acts as an emulsifier, improving texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: pasteurised egg yolk powder
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Chives safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chives is used here as flavor. Chives provide a fresh, herbal flavor that complements the dip, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chives (0,5%)
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity, contributing to flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator: lactic acid
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée adds depth of flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the dip.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic purée
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickener that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliser: xanthan gum
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavouring (yeast extract, salt, maltodextrin, rapeseed oil, flavouring)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about processed additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative: potassium sorbate
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: 3865296
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Allergens detected: milk , egg
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