Is Chicken Marinade Citrus & Onion Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Stubb's
This page reviews Chicken Marinade Citrus & Onion by Stubb's as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 70/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes a mix of natural and processed ingredients. Notable components like distilled vinegar and organic tamari sauce contribute positively, while the presence of xanthan gum and sugar raises some concerns about processing.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes a mix of natural and processed ingredients. Notable components like distilled vinegar and organic tamari sauce contribute positively, while the presence of xanthan gum and sugar raises some concerns about processing.
Main concern
Contains xanthan gum, a thickener that, while common, raises concerns about processed ingredients.
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 organic tamari sauce, which adds depth and flavor while being a gluten-free alternative.
- Includes apple juice concentrate, providing a natural sweetness and citrus flavor.
- Distilled vinegar is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and acts as a preservative.
- Spices and natural flavors contribute to a complex taste profile without artificial additives.
Concerns
- Contains xanthan gum, a thickener that, while common, raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Sane sugar is present, which may indicate added sweetness that could be excessive for some consumers.
- The seasoning blend includes natural flavors, which can be vague and may involve processing.
- Ground ginger is processed with phosphoric acid, raising questions about the quality of this ingredient.
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 base for the marinade, providing moisture and aiding in the distribution of flavors.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and depth to the marinade, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns about processing.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: brown sugar
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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, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Granulated Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Granulated Onion is used here as flavor. Granulated onion provides a concentrated onion flavor, enhancing the overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: granulated onion
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors are used to enhance taste but can be vague in origin, raising some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavors [corn syrup solids, lime juice, lime oil]
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the complexity of flavors in the marinade, enhancing its overall appeal without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices
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Is Granulated Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Granulated Garlic is used here as flavor. Granulated garlic adds a robust flavor profile, enhancing the marinade's taste without artificial components.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: granulated garlic
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Is Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Whole Yellow Mustard Seeds is used here as flavor. Whole yellow mustard seeds provide a tangy flavor and texture, contributing positively to the marinade's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: whole yellow mustard seeds
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a natural preservative in the marinade.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Organic Tamari Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Organic Tamari Sauce is used here as flavor. Organic tamari sauce adds umami flavor and is gluten-free, enhancing the marinade's depth without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: organic tamari sauce (water, organic whole soybeans, salt)
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Is Sane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sane sugar contributes sweetness but may indicate added sugars that could be excessive for some consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sane sugar
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Is Apple Juice Concentrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Juice Concentrate is used here as sweetener. Apple juice concentrate provides natural sweetness and a fruity flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: apple juice concentrate
Read the full ingredient profile for Apple Juice Concentrate
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and depth but is a processed ingredient that raises moderate concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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Is Ground Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ground Ginger is used here as flavor. Ground ginger adds a warm, spicy flavor but is processed with phosphoric acid, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ground ginger (ginger, water, phosphoric acid, xanthan gum)
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Is Orange Peel safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as flavor. Orange peel contributes a citrus flavor and aroma, enhancing the marinade's freshness without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: orange peel
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is used as a thickener to improve texture but raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum acts as a thickener, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: guar gum
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Is Malic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance tartness but is a synthetic ingredient that raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic acid
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: 3417316
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