Sos Usturoi

35

Nutrition Score

Poor

Sos Usturoi

5948792057732

Starts at 50. Rises with whole foods, proteins, vitamins; drops with added sugars, trans fats, and syrups.

79

Hazard Score

Use with caution

35

Mirella Index

Basic

Quality category: Gourmet (80+), Everyday (50–79), or Basic (0–49)

Ingredients

Water · No known concerns

The most common ingredient in processed foods.

sunflower oil · No known concerns

Vegetable oil pressed from sunflower seeds, commonly used for cooking and frying due to its light flavor.

Modified Starch

ModStarch · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Chemically or physically treated starch for improved cooking properties. Generally safe.

Sugar (Sucrose)

Sugar · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common refined sugar. High consumption is linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and tooth decay.

GarlicPowder · No known concerns

Dehydrated, ground garlic used as a convenient seasoning with a milder flavor than fresh garlic.

WineVin · No known concerns

Natural vinegar produced from fermented red wine. Contains trace grape polyphenols.

Salt (Sodium Chloride)

Salt · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: WHO, FDA

Common table salt used for flavouring and preservation. High intake is linked to hypertension.

E412 · No known concerns

Natural thickener from guar beans. Used in dairy products, sauces, and gluten-free products.

Starch Sodium Octenyl Succinate

E1450 · −2 pts

Modified starch (flavour encapsulation, OSA).

Dried Egg (Egg Powder)

EggPowder · No known concerns

Whole eggs dehydrated to powder form. Common allergen; used in baked goods and pasta.

Potassium Sorbate

E202 · −2 pts

Moderate health concern Source: EFSA, FDA

Widely used mild preservative to prevent mold. Generally recognized as safe within standard legal limits.

E330 · No known concerns

Natural organic acid used as an antioxidant and flavoring. Safe for ingestion.

BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)

E320 · −5 pts

Moderate health concern Source: IARC, EWG

Preservative used to prevent fat spoilage. IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic) based on rodent forestomach tumors; IARC itself notes this mechanism is not considered relevant to humans. Not banned by FDA or EFSA, both of which permit it with a set ADI.

Calcium Disodium EDTA

E385 · −4 pts

Moderate health concern Source: FDA, EFSA

Chelating preservative in canned and bottled foods. Strips minerals; raises concerns at high doses.

E160a · No known concerns

Natural orange-yellow pigment found in carrots. Acts as a precursor to vitamin A; generally safe.

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