Is Vegetable Salad Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lisner
Vegetable Salad is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Lisner. 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 Sugar, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, raising concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and modified starch also indicates processing.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns regarding processed ingredients.
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 variety of vegetables like carrots and parsley, contributing to a diverse nutrient profile.
- Includes natural extracts like carrot extract, which may enhance flavor and color without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns regarding processed ingredients.
- The inclusion of sugar and modified starch indicates a level of processing that may detract from overall quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Cooked Potatoes safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Potatoes is used here as base. Cooked potatoes provide a starchy base for the salad, contributing to its texture and bulk. They are a natural source of carbohydrates.
Role in formula: base
Original: ziemniaki gotowane
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for its emulsifying properties, but it is a refined oil, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: olej rzepakowy
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Is Cooked Carrots safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Carrots is used here as natural_extract. Cooked carrots add natural sweetness and color to the salad, providing beneficial nutrients like beta-carotene.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: marchew gotowana
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Is Cooked Parsnip safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Parsnip is used here as natural_extract. Cooked parsnip contributes a unique flavor and additional nutrients, enhancing the overall quality of the salad.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pasternak gotowany
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in the salad, helping to blend the ingredients without adding any calories or additives.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Cooked Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Eggs is used here as base. Cooked eggs provide protein and richness to the salad, enhancing its nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: jaja gotowane
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Is Cooked Celery safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Celery is used here as natural_extract. Cooked celery adds crunch and flavor, along with beneficial nutrients and fiber.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: seler gotowany
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Is Pickled Cucumber safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Cucumber is used here as flavor. Pickled cucumber adds tanginess and flavor, but the pickling process may involve preservatives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ogórek konserwowy
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Is Pickled Leek safe in this food?
Medium
Pickled Leek is used here as flavor. Pickled leek contributes flavor but may also involve preservatives, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: por konserwowy
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Is Cooked Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Cooked Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Cooked parsley adds freshness and flavor, along with vitamins and minerals.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: pietruszka gotowana
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but raises concerns about unnecessary processing and potential health impacts.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Salt safe in this food?
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: sól
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Is Ground Mustard safe in this food?
Medium
Ground Mustard is used here as flavor. Ground mustard adds flavor but may also contribute to processing concerns depending on its source.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mielona gorczyca
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this food?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar is used for acidity and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: ocet spirytusowy
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Is Turmeric safe in this food?
Good
Turmeric is used here as natural_extract. Turmeric is a natural colorant and flavor enhancer, providing potential health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kurkuma
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and emulsifying properties, enhancing the texture of the salad.
Role in formula: base
Original: żółtko jaja
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Is Chives safe in this food?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives provide a mild onion flavor and additional nutrients, enhancing the overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: szczypiorek
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Is Parsley safe in this food?
Good
Parsley is used here as natural_extract. Parsley adds freshness and flavor, along with vitamins and minerals, contributing positively to the salad.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: natka pietruszki
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Is Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Pepper is used here as flavor. Pepper enhances flavor and adds a slight heat, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pieprz
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Is Modified Starch safe in this food?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processing raises concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: skrobia modyfikowana
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity regulation but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: kwas mlekowy
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Is Sodium Acetate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Acetate is used here as acidulant. Sodium acetate is used for acidity regulation but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: octany sodu
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Is Sodium Lactate safe in this food?
Medium
Sodium Lactate is used here as acidulant. Sodium lactate is used for acidity regulation but is a synthetic ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: mleczan sodu
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this food?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: benzoesan sodu
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this food?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that prevents spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sorbinian potasu
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Is Guar Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a natural thickener but its processing raises some concerns about quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guma guar
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guma ksantanowa
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Is Carrot Extract safe in this food?
Good
Carrot Extract is used here as natural_extract. Carrot extract adds natural color and flavor, enhancing the overall quality of the salad.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ekstrakt z marchwi
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: 3511968
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