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Is Enchilada Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Aldi Specially Selected

Enchilada Sauce is a sauce condiment from Aldi Specially Selected. 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 Acetic Acid.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes tomatoes and various spices, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple spices indicates flavor complexity.

Main concern

Sugar is present, 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

  • Tomatoes (39%) provide a natural base, contributing to flavor and color.
  • Spice blend includes paprika and cumin, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile.
  • Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity, balancing the overall taste.
  • Dried oregano contributes herbal notes, enriching the flavor complexity.

Concerns

  • Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.
  • Modified maize starch is a processed thickener, indicating less natural composition.
  • Acetic acid as an acidity regulator may raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Paprika extract as a colorant suggests the use of artificial coloring agents.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3866353

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Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

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Frequently asked questions

Aldi Specially Selected — Enchilada Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweeteners in a savory product.; Modified maize starch is a processed thickener, indicating less natural composition.; Acetic acid as an acidity regulator may raise concerns about synthetic additives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomatoes, water, tomato paste. See the Ingredients section above.
Our analysis notes: Tomatoes (39%) provide a natural base, contributing to flavor and color.; Spice blend includes paprika and cumin, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile.; Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity, balancing the overall taste.. See the Pros section above.
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This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes tomatoes and various spices, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, which raises concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of multiple spices indicates flavor complexity. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Aldi Specially Selected — Enchilada Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Aldi Specially Selected products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Aldi Specially Selected — Enchilada Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.

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