Is Crock Pot Sauce Beef Seasoning Mix Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Johnny's Fine Foods
Crock Pot Sauce Beef Seasoning Mix is a sauce condiment from Johnny's Fine Foods. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes hydrolyzed vegetable protein and maltodextrin, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and salt also indicates a less favorable composition.
Main concern
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential allergens.
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 natural ingredients like onion and garlic, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
- Includes tomato and red bell pepper, providing some natural flavor and color.
Concerns
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein raises concerns due to its processed nature and potential allergens.
- Maltodextrin and sugar contribute to a higher processed ingredient content, affecting overall quality.
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 a solvent in this seasoning mix, helping to dissolve and blend the other ingredients effectively.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative, contributing positively to the overall composition.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: vinegar
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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, providing texture but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: corn starch
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Is Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein is used here as flavor. This ingredient is a processed protein source that may contain allergens and raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzed vegetable protein (hydrolyzed corn gluten, soy protein & wheat gluten) with partially hydrogenated soybean & cottonseed oils
Read the full ingredient profile for Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for flavor enhancement and preservation but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: lactic acid
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that serves as a thickener but raises concerns due to its high processing level.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodextrin
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Is Cultured Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cultured Dextrose is used here as preservative. Cultured dextrose acts as a preservative but is a processed ingredient that may not be favorable for quality.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: cultured dextrose
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but is a common additive that can raise health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion provides natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the seasoning mix's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: onion
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Is Soy Sauce Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce Powder is used here as flavor. Soy sauce powder adds umami flavor but contains soy and wheat, which may be allergens for some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce powder (soy sauce[soybeans, wheat, salt] maltodextrin & salt)
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Is Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but contributes to the processed nature of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and provides some health benefits, contributing positively to the seasoning mix.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: garlic
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as flavor. Tomato adds natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall quality of the seasoning mix.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato
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Is Molasses Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses Powder is used here as sweetener. Molasses powder adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses powder(refinery syrup & molasses)
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances umami flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not be favorable for quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: yeast extract
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds depth of flavor but contains soy and wheat, which may be allergens for some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (soy, wheat gluten)
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as flavor. Red bell pepper provides natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the seasoning mix's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: red bell pepper
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Is Spice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spice is used here as flavor. Spices enhance flavor complexity and are generally considered beneficial for overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spice
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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 helps stabilize the mix but is a processed ingredient with moderate concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3259680
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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