Is Tomato Salsa Pico De Gallo 240g Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Matbørsen
Matbørsen's Tomato Salsa Pico De Gallo 240g 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 Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This salsa contains a mix of ingredients including preservatives like sodium benzoate (E211) and potassium sorbate (E202), which raise quality concerns due to their synthetic nature. The presence of sugar and modified starch also indicates a processed composition.
Main concern
Contains preservatives (E211, E202) which are synthetic and may raise safety 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 a high percentage of tomatoes (54%), providing a natural base for flavor.
- Includes lime juice (5%) which adds freshness and acidity to the salsa.
- Incorporates fresh ingredients like onion and garlic, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Contains preservatives (E211, E202) which are synthetic and may raise safety concerns.
- Includes sugar, which contributes to a processed profile and may not align with clean eating preferences.
- Modified starch is present, indicating processing that may affect ingredient quality.
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 Hacked Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Hacked Tomato is used here as base. Hacked tomato serves as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and nutrients. Its high percentage supports a fresh taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: hakket tomat
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Is Ketchup safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ketchup is used here as flavor. Ketchup adds sweetness and depth to the salsa but contains sugar and modified starch, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ketchup (vann, hakket tomat, tomatpuré, sukker, eddik, salt, rapsolje, modifisert stivelse)
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion contributes flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the salsa.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: løk
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Is Lime Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lime Juice is used here as flavor. Lime juice adds acidity and freshness, balancing the flavors in the salsa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: limejuice
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness but contributes to a processed profile, which may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic adds depth and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste of the salsa.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: hvittløk
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Is Jalapeno safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Jalapeno is used here as natural_extract. Jalapeño provides heat and flavor, enhancing the salsa's complexity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: jalapeño
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Is Coriander safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coriander is used here as natural_extract. Coriander adds a fresh, herbal note, complementing the other flavors in the salsa.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: koriander
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Is Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Pepper enhances flavor and adds a mild spiciness to the salsa.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pepper
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, balancing the overall taste of the salsa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e211)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is another synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage but may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmiddel (e202)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, enhancing flavor but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (e330)
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: 4049826
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