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Is Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Fontana

Fontana's Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes is reviewed here as a food. 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 Sodium Disulfite.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains sun-dried plums tomatoes and sodium disulfite as a preservative. The presence of sodium disulfite raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating.

Main concern

Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its potential health implications.

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

  • Sun-dried plums tomatoes provide natural flavor and are minimally processed, contributing positively to the rating.
  • Havssalt (sea salt) is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, supporting quality.

Concerns

  • Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its potential health implications.
  • The use of preservatives indicates a level of processing that detracts from the overall natural quality of the product.

Ingredients breakdown

Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.

  • Is Sun Dried Plums Tomatoes safe in this food?

    Good

    Sun Dried Plums Tomatoes is used here as base. Sun-dried plums tomatoes are a natural ingredient that adds rich flavor and nutrients to the product. Their minimal processing supports quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Soltorkade plommontomater

  • Is Sea Salt safe in this food?

    Good

    Sea Salt is used here as base. Sea salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor without the need for artificial additives, contributing positively to the product's quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: havssalt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sea Salt

  • Is Sodium Disulfite safe in this food?

    Bad

    Sodium Disulfite is used here as preservative. Sodium disulfite is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life. Its presence raises concerns about synthetic additives and potential health risks.

    Role in formula: preservative

    Original: natriumdisulfit

    Read the full ingredient profile for Sodium Disulfite

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: 4057087

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Frequently asked questions

Fontana — Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Fontana products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Fontana — Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Zerotox gives Fontana — Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
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Our analysis notes: Sun-dried plums tomatoes provide natural flavor and are minimally processed, contributing positively to the rating.; Havssalt (sea salt) is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor without synthetic additives, supporting quality.. See the Pros section above.
Fontana — Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes 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.
The product contains sun-dried plums tomatoes and sodium disulfite as a preservative. The presence of sodium disulfite raises concerns about synthetic additives, impacting the overall rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Fontana — Sun-Dried Plums Tomatoes 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.

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