Is Chunky Salsa Medium Safe? Ingredient Analysis
El Tequito
El Tequito's Chunky Salsa Medium is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Sugar, Modified Starch, Flavoring.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes concentrated tomato paste and various peppers, but also contains sugar and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives like ascorbic acid indicates some processing.
Main concern
Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
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 a high percentage of tomatoes, providing a natural base.
- Includes various peppers, adding flavor and potential health benefits.
- Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness.
- Relatively low in artificial additives compared to other sauces.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
- Presence of vinegar and spices indicates some level of processing.
- Includes unspecified 'spices' which could be artificial or synthetic.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomatoes are the primary ingredient, providing a natural base rich in flavor and nutrients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomaten
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as solvent. Water serves as a solvent, helping to achieve the desired consistency without adding calories.
Role in formula: solvent
Original: Wasser
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Is Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as base. Concentrated tomato paste enhances the tomato flavor and provides a thicker texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatenmark zweifach konzentriert
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onions add depth of flavor and contribute to the overall taste profile of the salsa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Green Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Green Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Green bell pepper adds a fresh, slightly sweet flavor and contributes to the salsa's texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: grüner Paprika
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Is Green Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Green Chili is used here as flavor. Green chilies provide heat and complexity, enhancing the overall flavor of the salsa.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: grüne Chilischoten
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Is Jalapeno safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Jalapeno is used here as flavor. Jalapeños add a distinct spiciness, contributing to the salsa's medium heat level.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Jalapeñoschoten
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor but excessive consumption can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Brandy Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brandy Vinegar is used here as flavor. Brandy vinegar adds acidity and depth of flavor, but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Brantweinessig
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added to balance acidity but raises concerns about unnecessary sweeteners in savory products.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is a processed thickening agent that may raise quality concerns regarding its source and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. The term 'spices' is vague and could include artificial or synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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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 an antioxidant to preserve freshness but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Ascorbinsäure
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Is Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is a vague term that may indicate the presence of artificial flavors, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Aroma
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Is Spice Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice Extract is used here as flavor. Spice extract adds flavor but may be processed, raising questions about its quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürzextrakt
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: 3532278
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