Is Coconut & Lemongrass Stir Fry Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Waitrose
Coconut & Lemongrass Stir Fry Sauce is a sauce condiment from Waitrose. It has a Zerotox safety score of 70/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes creamed coconut and lime juice, which are beneficial. However, the presence of sugar and soy sauce raises concerns about processed ingredients.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes creamed coconut and lime juice, which are beneficial. However, the presence of sugar and soy sauce raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
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
- Creamed coconut provides a rich flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the sauce's quality.
- Lime juice adds freshness and acidity, enhancing the overall taste profile without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and health implications.
- Soy sauce contains wheat and salt, which may not be suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or sodium restrictions.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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, ensuring a balanced consistency without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Creamed Coconut safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Creamed Coconut is used here as natural_extract. Creamed coconut is made from coconut extract and water, providing a rich, natural flavor that enhances the sauce's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: creamed coconut (24%) (coconut extract, water)
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Is Lime Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lime Juice is used here as flavor. Lime juice adds acidity and freshness, improving the flavor profile without introducing synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: lime juice
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Is Galangal Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Galangal Puree is used here as natural_extract. Galangal purée contributes a unique flavor characteristic to the sauce, enhancing its authenticity and quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: galang ganic purée
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors but raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Lemongrass safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemongrass is used here as natural_extract. Lemongrass provides a fresh, citrusy flavor that enhances the sauce's aromatic profile without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: lemongrass (2.0%)
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Is Cornflour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cornflour is used here as thickener. Cornflour acts as a thickening agent, improving texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: cornflour
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds warmth and spice to the sauce, contributing positively to flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ginger
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, soya beans wheat, salt)
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Is Red Chilli safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Chilli is used here as flavor. Red chilli provides heat and depth to the sauce, enhancing its flavor profile without introducing synthetic ingredients.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red chilli
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Is Coriander safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coriander is used here as natural_extract. Coriander adds a fresh, herbal note to the sauce, contributing positively to its overall flavor without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: coriander
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Is Yellow Bean Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yellow Bean Paste is used here as flavor. Yellow bean paste adds depth and complexity to the flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yellow bean paste (water, sugar, soya bean, salt, wh salt, barley malt vinegar, spices, black treacle, wheat flour, lime leaves, Thai basil, amarind concentrate, onion powder, garlic powder, ground ginger, mustard flour)
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: 3927236
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Allergens detected: wheat
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