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Is Golden Curry Safe? Ingredient Analysis

S-B

This page reviews Golden Curry by S-B as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Palm Oil, Caramel Color, Modified Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and flavor enhancers further indicates a processed nature.

Main concern

Palm oil and mixed oils raise concerns about the use of processed fats.

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 vegetables like onions, potatoes, and carrots, which contribute to flavor and texture.
  • Includes spices and beef extract, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Vegetable paste adds depth and complexity to the curry flavor.
  • The use of beef provides a rich umami flavor, appealing to meat lovers.

Concerns

  • Palm oil and mixed oils raise concerns about the use of processed fats.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product.
  • Contains preservatives and flavor enhancers, which can detract from natural quality.
  • The presence of modified starch and thickening agents suggests a reliance on additives.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.

  • Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Onion is used here as base. Onion is a natural vegetable that adds flavor and sweetness to the curry. It is minimally processed and contributes positively to the overall quality.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: 玉ねぎ

    Read the full ingredient profile for Onion

  • Is Potato safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Potato is used here as base. Potato provides texture and substance to the dish. It is a natural ingredient that enhances the heartiness of the curry.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: じゃがいも

    Read the full ingredient profile for Potato

  • Is Carrot safe in this sauce condiment?

    Good

    Carrot is used here as base. Carrot adds sweetness and color to the curry. It is a natural ingredient that contributes positively to the flavor profile.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: 人参

    Read the full ingredient profile for Carrot

  • Is Beef safe in this sauce condiment?

    Medium

    Beef is used here as flavor. Beef is a primary protein source in this curry, providing rich flavor. However, its quality can vary based on sourcing and processing.

    Role in formula: flavor

    Original: 牛肉

    Read the full ingredient profile for Beef

  • Is Palm Oil safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Palm Oil is used here as base. Palm oil is a processed fat that raises concerns about health and environmental impact. Its presence indicates reliance on less healthy fats.

    Role in formula: base

    Original: パーム油・なたね油混合油脂

    Read the full ingredient profile for Palm Oil

  • Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant used to enhance appearance. Its synthetic nature raises quality concerns regarding processing.

    Role in formula: colorant

    Original: カラメル色素

    Read the full ingredient profile for Caramel Color

  • Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?

    Bad

    Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, indicating a processed nature. It may raise concerns about additives in the product.

    Role in formula: thickener

    Original: 加工デンプン

    Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Starch

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: 3919765

More from this brand: S-B products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: wheat , beef , sesame , soy , pork

Report / complain: You may report errors or complain about this product or its formulation to hello [at] zeroto.app . Published for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like palm oil and caramel color, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and flavor enhancers further indicates a processed nature. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
We detected: wheat, beef, sesame, soy, pork. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: onion, potato, carrot. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Palm oil and mixed oils raise concerns about the use of processed fats.; Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product.; Contains preservatives and flavor enhancers, which can detract from natural quality.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
S-B — Golden Curry 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.

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