TartrazineSouthampton study link to hyperactivity/attention effects in children; can trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.
Sodium benzoatePreservative; can form trace benzene (a carcinogen) when combined with ascorbic acid; implicated in child hyperactivity studies.
Polysorbate 80Synthetic emulsifier linked in animal and in-vitro studies to gut-microbiome disruption and intestinal inflammation; human evidence is emerging.
Per-ingredient concern · chemical identity, not food safety
Cucumbers, high fructose corn syrup, water, vinegar, salt, contains less than 2% of lactic acid, calcium chloride, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate (preservative), spices, dehydrated red bell peppers, alum, yellow 5, polysorbate 80, natural flavor.
Decision read
Probably skip for fragrance avoidance
Probably skip
This read is based on the product's overall critical safety band; no per-ingredient chemical concern data is published for it yet.
Driven by the product's overall food/cosmetic safety band, not per-ingredient chemical concern. Stay focused on formulas that avoid fragrance-linked cues.
No ingredient drivers are available for this product.
