Is Assi Rice Cooking Wine Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Rhee Bros

Assi Rice Cooking Wine is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for Rhee Bros. 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 Caramel affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes water, rice, and wheat, which are common in cooking wines. However, the presence of caramel raises concerns about artificial additives, impacting the overall quality rating.

Main concern

Caramel is an artificial colorant that may indicate processing concerns.

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

  • Water and rice are natural ingredients, contributing to the base of the cooking wine.
  • Wheat adds a traditional flavor profile, enhancing the culinary experience.

Concerns

  • Caramel is an artificial colorant that may indicate processing concerns.
  • Salt is added, which could raise sodium content and may not be suitable for all diets.

Who should avoid this product?

This product may be less suitable for:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.

  • Is Water safe in this food?

    Good

    Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this cooking wine, essential for diluting and blending flavors.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: Water

    Read the full ingredient profile for Water

  • Is Rice safe in this food?

    Good

    Rice is used here as base. Rice is a natural ingredient that provides the essential fermentation base for the wine, contributing to its flavor.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: rice

    Read the full ingredient profile for Rice

  • Is Wheat safe in this food?

    Good

    Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is included for its role in fermentation, enhancing the flavor complexity of the cooking wine.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: wheat

    Read the full ingredient profile for Wheat

  • Is Salt safe in this food?

    Medium

    Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is added for flavor enhancement but may not be suitable for low-sodium diets, raising some health concerns.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: salt

    Read the full ingredient profile for Salt

  • Is Caramel safe in this food?

    Bad

    Caramel is used here as colorant. Caramel is an artificial colorant used to enhance appearance, raising concerns about synthetic additives in the product.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: caramel

    Read the full ingredient profile for Caramel

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: 3326012

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Allergens detected: wheat

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Caramel is an artificial colorant that may indicate processing concerns.; Salt is added, which could raise sodium content and may not be suitable for all diets.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, rice, wheat. 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.
Rhee Bros — Assi Rice Cooking Wine has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Rhee Bros — Assi Rice Cooking Wine has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
Browse Rhee Bros products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
Our analysis notes: Water and rice are natural ingredients, contributing to the base of the cooking wine.; Wheat adds a traditional flavor profile, enhancing the culinary experience.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Rhee Bros — Assi Rice Cooking Wine has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes water, rice, and wheat, which are common in cooking wines. However, the presence of caramel raises concerns about artificial additives, impacting the overall quality rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We detected: wheat. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.

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