Is Blue Dragon Hoisin Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haugen Gruppen As
Blue Dragon Hoisin is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Haugen Gruppen As. 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 Glucose Fructose Syrup, Ammonium Caramel affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes soy bean paste and glucose-fructose syrup, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of ammonium caramel as a colorant also indicates synthetic additives.
Main concern
Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
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
- Soybean paste (22%) provides a base of fermented soy, contributing to flavor.
- Vinegar (acetic acid) acts as a natural acidulant, enhancing taste and preservation.
- Sesame seeds add a natural flavor component, enhancing the overall profile.
Concerns
- Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about sugar content.
- Modified corn starch as a thickener may indicate processing and potential quality issues.
- Ammonium caramel is a synthetic colorant, which can be viewed negatively in terms of ingredient quality.
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 sauce condiment.
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to enhance sweetness in this sauce, but its high processing raises concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sukker
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a solvent in this sauce, contributing to the overall consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: vann
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Is Soybean Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soybean Paste is used here as base. Soybean paste (22%) is made from fermented soybeans, providing a rich umami flavor and beneficial fermentation properties.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYABØNNE pasta (22%) (Vann, malte og fermenterte SOYABØNNER, salt, HVETEmel)
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a highly processed sweetener that can contribute to excessive sugar intake and health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glukose-fruktose sirup
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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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 to improve texture and viscosity, but its processing raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (modifisert maisstivelse)
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds add a natural flavor and nutritional benefits, enhancing the overall quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malte SESAMfrø
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid (vinegar) is used to regulate acidity and enhance flavor, contributing positively to preservation.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syrhetsregulerende middel (eddiksyre)
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Is Ammonium Caramel safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Ammonium Caramel is used here as colorant. Ammonium caramel is a synthetic colorant that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: fargestoff (ammonisert karamell)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile of the sauce, enhancing its complexity and appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: krydder
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: 3933011
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat , sesame
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