Is Dipping & All-Purpose Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Asia Foods
Dipping & All-Purpose Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Simply Asia Foods. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes mango and ginger, which are natural ingredients, but also contains modified tapioca starch and pure cane sugar, raising concerns about processing and added sugars.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes mango and ginger, which are natural ingredients, but also contains modified tapioca starch and pure cane sugar, raising concerns about processing and added sugars.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
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
- Mango and ginger are natural ingredients that contribute flavor and potential benefits.
- Rice vinegar is a common ingredient that adds acidity and enhances taste.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
- Pure cane sugar adds sweetness but contributes to higher sugar content, which is a concern.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Mango safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mango is used here as flavor. Mango is a natural fruit that provides flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Mango
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the sauce, ensuring the right consistency without adding any concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Pure Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pure Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Pure cane sugar is a refined sweetener that enhances flavor but raises concerns about added sugars in the diet.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: pure cane sugar
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Rice Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Rice vinegar adds acidity and flavor, commonly used in sauces for its mild taste and natural origin.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: rice vinegar
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Is Pickled Chili Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pickled Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Pickled chili pepper adds heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: pickled chili pepper (chili pepper, rice vinegar, salt)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a common seasoning that enhances flavor, though excessive intake can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used to thicken the sauce, but its processed nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified tapioca starch
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as antioxidant. Ascorbic acid acts as an antioxidant, helping to preserve freshness, but is a synthetic form of vitamin C.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: ascorbic acid
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger is a natural spice that adds flavor and potential health benefits, contributing positively to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ginger
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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 its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic acid
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps maintain texture, though it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
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: 3418931
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