Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Chef Select You

Chef Select You's Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives 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 Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and various stabilizers also indicates a processed product.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality 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 sun-dried tomatoes and olives, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.
  • Includes herbs like basil and oregano, enhancing the product's taste profile with natural extracts.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
  • The presence of sugar and multiple stabilizers indicates a highly processed composition.

Ingredients breakdown

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

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: 3521065

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Frequently asked questions

Zerotox gives Chef Select You — Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives 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.
Our analysis notes: Contains sun-dried tomatoes and olives, which are natural ingredients contributing to flavor.; Includes herbs like basil and oregano, enhancing the product's taste profile with natural extracts.. See the Pros section above.
Chef Select You — Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Chef Select You products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Chef Select You — Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives 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.
Chef Select You — Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: sun-dried tomato, tomato paste, green olives. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and various stabilizers also indicates a processed product. 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.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.; The presence of sugar and multiple stabilizers indicates a highly processed composition.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
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Chef Select You — Sun-Dried Tomato Tapenade with Olives 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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