Is The Organic Creamy Italian Herbs Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Spar Veggie
Spar Veggie's The Organic Creamy Italian Herbs is reviewed here as a food. Zerotox gives it 85/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it is generally considered low concern based on the current ingredient profile.
This product features a composition with 61% cashew nuts and a blend of herbs and spices. The presence of natural ingredients supports a high quality rating.
85 / 100
Why score is 85
This product features a composition with 61% cashew nuts and a blend of herbs and spices. The presence of natural ingredients supports a high quality rating.
Main concern
Contains uniodized salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
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
- High cashew content (61%) indicates a rich, creamy texture and natural flavor.
- Contains a variety of herbs like basil and oregano, enhancing taste without artificial additives.
- Fermentation cultures contribute to flavor complexity and potential probiotic benefits.
- No artificial preservatives or colors detected, supporting a clean ingredient profile.
Concerns
- Contains uniodized salt, which may raise concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
- The use of corn starch in the seasoning blend may be a concern for some consumers.
- Potential allergen for those sensitive to nuts, specifically cashews.
- Limited information on sourcing of ingredients may raise transparency concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this food, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Cashew Nuts safe in this food?
Good
Cashew Nuts is used here as base. Cashew nuts provide a creamy base for this product, contributing healthy fats and a rich texture. Their natural flavor enhances the overall taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: Cashewkerne*
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent and base for the product, ensuring the right consistency and texture without adding calories or flavor.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Seasoning Preparation safe in this food?
Medium
Seasoning Preparation is used here as flavor. This blend includes dried tomatoes, garlic granules, and various herbs, providing flavor but also includes corn starch, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzzubereitung* (Tomatenflocken* [Tomaten* Maisstärke*], Knoblauchgranulat*, Zwiebeln*, Petersilie*, Pfeffer schwarz*, Basilikum*, Oregano*)
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Uniodized salt is used for flavor enhancement, but its presence may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz unjodiert
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Is Fermentation Cultures safe in this food?
Good
Fermentation Cultures is used here as natural_extract. Fermentation cultures are included to enhance flavor and may provide probiotic benefits, contributing positively to the product's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Fermentationskulturen*
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: 4247830
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Allergens detected: cashew
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