Is Bens Thai Sweet Chilli Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Ben S
This page reviews Bens Thai Sweet Chilli by Ben S 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: Natural Flavouring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes steamed parboiled long grain rice and red pepper, but also contains sugar and chilli paste, raising concerns about added sugars and processed ingredients. Overall, the mix of good and medium ingredients results in a moderate rating.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product, impacting its overall healthiness.
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
- Steamed parboiled long grain rice is a minimally processed grain, providing a good base for this condiment.
- Red pepper contributes natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall quality of the product.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sugars in the product, impacting its overall healthiness.
- Chilli paste contains salt, which may contribute to sodium intake, raising quality concerns.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice is used here as base. Steamed parboiled long grain rice serves as the primary ingredient, providing a good base for the condiment. Its minimal processing indicates a higher quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Steamed parboiled long grain rice
Read the full ingredient profile for Steamed Parboiled Long Grain Rice
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Is Red Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Red pepper adds natural flavor and color to the product, enhancing its appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red pepper
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which raises concerns about excessive sugar content in the condiment, impacting healthiness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Chilli Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Chilli Paste is used here as flavor. Chilli paste, made from chillies and salt, provides heat and flavor but also contributes to sodium content, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chilli paste (chillies, salt)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as emulsifier. Sunflower oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: sunflower oil
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Is Natural Flavouring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Natural Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural flavouring is a vague term that can include various additives, raising concerns about transparency and quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavouring
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Is Toasted Sesame Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Toasted Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Toasted sesame oil adds a rich flavor profile, enhancing the condiment's overall taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: toasted sesame oil
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Is Soya Sauce Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soya Sauce Powder is used here as flavor. Soya sauce powder, made from soya beans and wheat, adds umami flavor but may raise concerns for those with gluten sensitivities.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soya sauce powder (soya beans, wheat, salt)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor complexity of the condiment, enhancing its overall appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic powder
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: acid (citric acid)
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color enhancement, but as a processed ingredient, it raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colour (paprika extract)
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: 3930796
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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