Al Pastor Simmer Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Al Pastor Simmer Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Sprouts

This page reviews Al Pastor Simmer Sauce by Sprouts as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Pork, Beef.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes canola oil and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of pork and beef indicates animal-derived content.

Main concern

Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and 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 guajillo and chipotle peppers, which add authentic flavor to the sauce.
  • Tomato and concentrated juice provide a base rich in flavor and moisture.

Concerns

  • Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and quality.
  • Sugar is included, which is a processed ingredient that can contribute to health concerns.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

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: 3384028

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Frequently asked questions

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Sprouts — Al Pastor Simmer Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Sprouts products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, tomato, guajillo pepper. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes canola oil and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of pork and beef indicates animal-derived content. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Sprouts — Al Pastor Simmer Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Our analysis notes: Contains guajillo and chipotle peppers, which add authentic flavor to the sauce.; Tomato and concentrated juice provide a base rich in flavor and moisture.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Canola oil is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing and quality.; Sugar is included, which is a processed ingredient that can contribute to health concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.

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