Thousand Island product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Thousand Island Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

Thousand Island is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Kraft. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Glucose Syrup, Aroma, Calcium Disodium Edta affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives like calcium disodium EDTA further impacts safety assessment.

Main concern

Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.

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 tomato puree (4%) and pickles (3%), which add flavor and some natural components.
  • Includes vinegar, a common ingredient that can enhance taste and provide acidity.

Concerns

  • Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.
  • Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic antioxidant that can indicate a highly processed product.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.

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: 4095336

More from this brand: Kraft products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Kraft — Thousand Island has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives like calcium disodium EDTA further impacts safety assessment. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kraft — Thousand Island has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Kraft products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains tomato puree (4%) and pickles (3%), which add flavor and some natural components.; Includes vinegar, a common ingredient that can enhance taste and provide acidity.. See the Pros section above.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This product is flagged for: Modified starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality and safety.; Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic antioxidant that can indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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.
Kraft — Thousand Island 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.
We detected: egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, vinegar, tomato puree. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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