Is Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lidl
This page reviews Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce by Lidl as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes sugar and cream powder, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of spices and yogurt powder indicates some natural elements.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and cream powder, which raise concerns about processed ingredients. However, the presence of spices and yogurt powder indicates some natural elements.
Main concern
Sugar is present, indicating a level of sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers.
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 spices that contribute to flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Includes yogurt powder, which can add a creamy texture and mild tanginess.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, indicating a level of sweetness that may not appeal to all consumers.
- Cream powder and concentrated tomato paste suggest a degree of processing that may raise 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
- 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, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Chopped Tomatoes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chopped Tomatoes is used here as base. Chopped tomatoes contribute natural flavor and acidity, enhancing the sauce's overall taste and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: 32% Chopped Tomatoes
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can balance the acidity of tomatoes but raises concerns about added sugars in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as base. Concentrated tomato paste intensifies the tomato flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: 5% Concentrated Tomato Paste
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile, characteristic of butter chicken dishes.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spices
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Is Cream Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cream Powder is used here as base. Cream powder provides richness and creaminess, but its processed nature may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: 3% Cream Powder (Milk)
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Is Yogurt Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yogurt Powder is used here as base. Yogurt powder adds a tangy flavor and creaminess, contributing to the sauce's texture and taste.
Role in formula: base
Original: 3% Yogurt Powder (Milk)
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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, essential for balancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Corn starch is used as a thickening agent, improving the sauce's texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Corn Starch
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Spirit Vinegar
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity and preserve freshness, but it is a synthetic ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acid: Citric Acid
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic contributes a robust flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Garlic
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Is Natural Flavouring safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavouring is used here as flavor. Natural flavouring adds complexity to the taste but may contain undisclosed components, raising transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Natural Flavouring (contains Milk)
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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 improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Thickener: Xanthan Gum
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Is Spice Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spice 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: 3898207
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Allergens detected: milk
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