Is Green Thai Wok Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Asia Flavours
Green Thai Wok Sauce is a sauce condiment from Asia Flavours. 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 Modified Starch, Flavorings.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified starch and xanthan gum, which raise quality concerns. The presence of preservatives and flavorings also indicates a less natural profile.
Main concern
Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about 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
- Contains natural spices and herbs like black pepper and ginger, contributing to flavor.
- Includes coconut flakes, which add a unique texture and flavor profile.
Concerns
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
- Presence of preservatives and artificial flavors indicates a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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 the primary solvent in this sauce, ensuring proper consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: woda
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is used to balance flavors in the sauce, but its presence raises concerns about added sweetness.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: cukier
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth and sweetness to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: cebula
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar provides acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing flavor complexity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: mieszanka octowa (ocet spirytusowy, ocet winny biały)
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Is Pickles safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pickles is used here as flavor. Pickles add tanginess and texture, but may contain preservatives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ogórki konserwowe
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, raising concerns about its processed nature and potential additives.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: skrobia modyfikowana
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Is Milk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Powder is used here as flavor. Milk powder adds creaminess and flavor, but its presence indicates dairy processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: mleko w proszku
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive amounts can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sól
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Is Spices And Herbs safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices And Herbs is used here as flavor. A blend of spices and herbs like black pepper and coriander adds complexity and depth to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: przyprawy i zioła
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Is Coconut Flakes safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coconut Flakes is used here as flavor. Coconut flakes contribute a unique flavor and texture, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: wiórki KOKOSOWE
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Is Red Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Red pepper adds color and a mild heat, enhancing the sauce's flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: papryka czerwona
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds umami flavor but contains wheat and salt, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sos sojowy
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to regulate acidity, but its synthetic nature raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: regulator kwasowości: kwas cytrynowy
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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 but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilizator: guma ksantanowa
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Is Flavorings safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavorings is used here as flavor. Flavorings are often synthetic and can raise concerns about the naturalness of the product.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aromaty
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: 4014769
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