Is Barbecue Salsa Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Delizie Del Sole
This page reviews Barbecue Salsa by Delizie Del Sole 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: Glucose Syrup, Caramelized Sugar, Smoke Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes semi-concentrated tomato (21%) and sugar (18%), indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients. However, the presence of glucose syrup and preservatives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High sugar content (18%) and glucose syrup may contribute to excessive sweetness.
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 semi-concentrated tomato (21%), providing a natural base for flavor.
- Includes spices and flavorings that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Worcestershire sauce adds complexity with its blend of vinegar and spices.
Concerns
- High sugar content (18%) and glucose syrup may contribute to excessive sweetness.
- Presence of xanthan gum as a thickener raises concerns about processed additives.
- Caramelized sugar and smoke flavoring indicate artificial processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, ensuring proper consistency and aiding in the blending of flavors.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Semi Concentrated Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Semi Concentrated Tomato is used here as base. Semi-concentrated tomato (21%) provides a natural source of flavor and color, contributing to the sauce's overall tomato base.
Role in formula: base
Original: semi-concentrated tomato (21%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Semi Concentrated Tomato
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar (18%) is used to balance acidity and enhance sweetness, but its high level raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar (18%)
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels and may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose scrapp
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Is Beet Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Beet Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Beet vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: beet vinegar 75%)
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about processing and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified corn
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Is Worcestershire Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Worcestershire Sauce is used here as flavor. Worcestershire sauce (1.8%) adds depth of flavor with its complex ingredients, but it also contains anchovies, which may not suit all diets.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Worcestershire sauce (1,8%)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Caramelized Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramelized Sugar is used here as colorant. Caramelized sugar is used for coloring and flavoring but is a processed ingredient that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramelized sugar
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil serves as an emulsifier, helping to blend ingredients, but it is a refined oil that may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Smoke Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Smoke Flavoring is used here as flavor. Smoke flavoring (0.7%) is an artificial additive that can raise concerns about synthetic flavoring agents in the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: smoke flavoring (0,7%)
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener: xanthan gum
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Ascorbic acid is used as a preservative to maintain freshness, but it is a synthetic compound that raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: ascorbic preservative
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: 3558516
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