Is Tomato Sauce Ricotta Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Gustibus
This page reviews Tomato Sauce Ricotta by Gustibus as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Modified Corn Starch, Flavoring Agents.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This tomato sauce contains a mix of ingredients including tomato puree and ricotta cheese. However, the presence of modified corn starch and flavoring agents raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
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
- Tomato puree (68%) provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and texture.
- Ricotta cheese (13%) adds creaminess and depth, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- Flavoring agents are synthetic and can indicate a lack of transparency in flavor sources.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Puree is used here as base. Tomato puree serves as the primary ingredient, providing natural flavor and color. Its high content supports a fresh taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato puree 68%
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Is Ricotta Cheese safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ricotta Cheese is used here as base. Ricotta cheese adds creaminess and richness to the sauce, enhancing mouthfeel and flavor complexity.
Role in formula: base
Original: ricotta CHEESE (MILK, salt, rennet) 13%
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Is Tomato Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Concentrate is used here as base. Tomato concentrate intensifies the tomato flavor, contributing to the sauce's overall richness and depth.
Role in formula: base
Original: tomato concentrate
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds a savory note and complexity to the sauce, enhancing its overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Hard Cheese Mixture safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Hard Cheese Mixture is used here as base. The hard cheese mixture contributes additional flavor and richness, complementing the tomato base.
Role in formula: base
Original: hard CHEESE MIXTURE (MILK, salt, rennet)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a refined oil, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Extra Virgin Olive Oil is used here as base. Extra virgin olive oil adds flavor and health benefits, enhancing the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: extra virgin olive oil
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but excessive use can raise health concerns, particularly in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as flavor. Sugar is added for balance but raises concerns about sweetness in savory products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sugar
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may indicate lower quality and raises concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn starch
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Is Spice Mix safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Mix is used here as flavor. The spice mix adds flavor complexity but lacks transparency regarding specific ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice mix
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Is Flavoring Agents safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring Agents is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents are synthetic and can obscure the true flavor profile, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: flavoring agents
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant : ascorbic acid
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used to regulate acidity, contributing to flavor balance but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acidity regulator: lactic acid
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: 4148068
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Allergens detected: milk
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