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Is Traditional Flavor Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Kraft

This page reviews Traditional Flavor by Kraft 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: Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Disodium Edta.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and EDTA as a chelating agent, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified starch and thickeners also indicates processing.

Main concern

Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.

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 natural ingredients like water and sunflower oil, which are generally safe and contribute to the product's base.
  • Includes vinegar, which can enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in dressings, adding to the product's culinary appeal.

Concerns

  • Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.
  • EDTA is a chelating agent that, while effective, is synthetic and may pose quality concerns regarding food processing.

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.

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: 4262496

More from this brand: Kraft products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: egg

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives in food products.; EDTA is a chelating agent that, while effective, is synthetic and may pose quality concerns regarding food processing.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
We detected: egg. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
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Our analysis notes: Contains natural ingredients like water and sunflower oil, which are generally safe and contribute to the product's base.; Includes vinegar, which can enhance flavor and is a common ingredient in dressings, adding to the product's culinary appeal.. See the Pros section above.
Kraft — Traditional Flavor 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.
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.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
Kraft — Traditional Flavor has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, sunflower oil, wine vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a synthetic preservative and EDTA as a chelating agent, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of modified starch and thickeners also indicates processing. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Kraft — Traditional Flavor 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.

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