Is Vegan Aioli With Garlic Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ica
Vegan Aioli With Garlic is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Ica. 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 Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes preservatives like potassium sorbate (E202) and stabilizers like xanthan gum (E415), indicating a processed product with moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Includes potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises quality 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 garlic (4%), which adds flavor and potential health benefits.
- Uses rapeseed oil, a common vegetable oil with a favorable fatty acid profile.
Concerns
- Includes potassium sorbate (E202), a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Contains xanthan gum (E415), a stabilizer that may be viewed as overly processed.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as the primary fat source in this aioli, providing a neutral flavor and a favorable fatty acid profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsolja
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is used as a solvent and to adjust the consistency of the aioli, contributing to its texture without adding calories.
Role in formula: base
Original: vatten
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic (4%) is included for flavor enhancement and may offer some health benefits, contributing positively to the overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlök
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative, which is beneficial for taste and shelf life.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinäger
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, a common practice in condiment formulations to improve taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch (from corn and potato) is used to improve texture and stability, though it raises some processing concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifierad stärkelse (majs, potatis)
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances the garlic flavor profile, providing a concentrated taste that complements the fresh garlic.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: vitlökspulver
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum (E415) is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture but is considered a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabiliseringsmedel (E415)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit mold and yeast growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: konserveringsmedel (E202)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices are included to enhance flavor complexity, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kryddor
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: 4057822
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