Is Crunchy Garlic With Chili Oil Safe? Ingredient Analysis
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Crunchy Garlic With Chili Oil is one of the food products analyzed by Zerotox for S-B. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Palm Oil, Monosodium Glutamate, Dextrin affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The ingredient composition includes monosodium glutamate and disodium guanylate, both of which are flavor enhancers that raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of fried garlic and sesame oil indicates some natural components, but overall, the mix of additives lowers the quality rating.
Main concern
Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that 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
- Fried garlic and sesame oil contribute natural flavors, enhancing the overall taste profile.
- Tocopherols serve as antioxidants, which can help maintain product freshness and quality.
Concerns
- Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed ingredients.
- Disodium guanylate is another synthetic additive that may indicate a highly processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this food.
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Is Corn Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Corn Oil is used here as base. Corn oil is a refined oil used as a base in this product, providing a neutral flavor but raises concerns due to processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Corn oil
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Is Chili Pepper safe in this food?
Good
Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Chili pepper adds natural heat and flavor, contributing positively to the product's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chilli pepper
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Is Fried Garlic safe in this food?
Medium
Fried Garlic is used here as flavor. Fried garlic provides a rich flavor but is often processed in oil, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fried garlic (Garlic, Palm oil)
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Is Palm Oil safe in this food?
Bad
Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is often criticized for environmental concerns and is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: base
Original: Palm oil
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this food?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as base. Sesame oil adds a distinct flavor and is a natural oil, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sesame oil
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this food?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Monosodium glutamate
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Is Onion Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder provides flavor but is often processed, which may affect the overall quality of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion powder
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Is Salt safe in this food?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural mineral that enhances flavor, commonly used in food products without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Fried Onion safe in this food?
Medium
Fried Onion is used here as flavor. Fried onion adds flavor but is typically processed in oil, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Fried onion (Onion flake, Rice oil)
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that can enhance flavor but raises concerns due to its processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Chili Paste safe in this food?
Medium
Chili Paste is used here as flavor. Chili paste adds heat and flavor but may contain preservatives or additives that affect quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chili paste (Chili pepper, Salt Rice)
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Is Soy Sauce Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce Powder is used here as flavor. Soy sauce powder adds umami flavor but is often processed, which may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Soy sauce powder
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this food?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce is a fermented product that adds flavor but may contain additives that affect overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Soy sauce [Soybean, Wheat, Salt]
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Is Dextrin safe in this food?
Bad
Dextrin is used here as thickener. Dextrin is a processed carbohydrate used as a thickener, raising concerns about its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Dextrin
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Is Ground Sesame safe in this food?
Good
Ground Sesame is used here as flavor. Ground sesame adds flavor and is a natural ingredient, contributing positively to the product's quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Ground sesame
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Disodium guanylate is a synthetic flavor enhancer that raises concerns about processed additives in food products.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Disodium guanylate
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this food?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate is another synthetic flavor enhancer that may indicate a highly processed composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Disodium inosinate
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Is Tocopherols safe in this food?
Good
Tocopherols is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherols are natural antioxidants that help preserve freshness and quality in this product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Tocopherols (Antioxidant)
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: 3294730
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Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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