Is Whiskey Cocktail Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calve
Calve's Whiskey Cocktail 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 Modified Corn Starch, Glucose Syrup, Antioxidant E385.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and glucose syrup, which raise quality concerns. Preservatives like E200 and antioxidants like E385 indicate a highly processed product.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about 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
- Contains tomato (31%) which adds natural flavor and color.
- Includes mustard (2%) for a tangy taste, enhancing the overall flavor profile.
- Utilizes 99% recycled plastic for packaging, indicating environmental consideration.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Presence of glucose syrup and sugar suggests high processing and potential for excessive sweetness.
- E200 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Natural aroma contains milk, which may be a concern for lactose-sensitive consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato is a natural ingredient that contributes flavor and color to the sauce, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomaat
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is a common cooking oil that provides texture but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: raapzaadolie
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity and flavor, acting as a natural preservative and enhancing the overall taste of the product.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: azijn
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used for sweetness but raises concerns about excessive sweetness and processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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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 raise concerns about quality and naturalness in the product.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd maiszetmeel
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sugar content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucosestroop
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Is Mustard safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard is used here as flavor. Mustard (2%) adds a tangy flavor, enhancing the complexity of the sauce and providing a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mosterd
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, providing texture but may raise concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EIGEEL
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Worcestershire Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Worcestershire Sauce is used here as flavor. Worcestershire sauce adds depth of flavor but contains several processed ingredients, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: worcestersaus
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Is Whiskey safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Whiskey is used here as flavor. Whiskey (0.5%) contributes a unique flavor profile but is present in a small amount, limiting its impact.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: whisky
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Is Paprika Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika Powder is used here as colorant. Paprika powder adds natural color and flavor, enhancing the visual appeal and taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprikapoeder
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Is Antioxidant E385 safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Antioxidant E385 is used here as antioxidant. E385 is a synthetic antioxidant that raises concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioxidant E385
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Is Preservative E200 safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Preservative E200 is used here as preservative. E200 is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the presence of artificial ingredients in the sauce.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conserveermiddel E200
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Is Natural Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Aroma is used here as flavor. Natural aroma enhances flavor but may contain processed components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk aroma
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: 4221752
More from this brand: Calve products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: milk , egg
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