Is Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Bramwells
Honey Sriracha Hot Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Bramwells. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes honey and vinegar, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes honey and vinegar, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, indicating a mix of natural and processed ingredients. This raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
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
- Honey (40%) provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the overall taste profile.
- Garlic purée adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the sauce's quality.
Concerns
- Sugar is a processed ingredient that raises concerns about excessive sweetness and potential health impacts.
- Modified maize starch is a thickening agent that may indicate processing, which can detract from the overall quality.
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 sauce condiment.
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Is Honey safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Honey is used here as flavor. Honey is a natural sweetener that contributes to the sauce's flavor and texture, enhancing its overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: HONEY (40%)
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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, providing necessary consistency without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness but is a processed ingredient that can raise health concerns when consumed in excess.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is White Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
White Wine Vinegar is used here as flavor. White wine vinegar adds acidity and flavor complexity, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: White Wine Vinegar
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Is Red Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Chili is used here as flavor. Red chili provides heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's spiciness and overall appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: PICKLED CHILL (109) Red Chill
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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, contributing to the overall taste without significant concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for acidity regulation, but its synthetic nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acetic Acid
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is used to thicken the sauce, indicating processing that may detract from overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Maize Starch
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée adds natural flavor and depth, enhancing the sauce's overall quality and appeal.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Habanero Chili Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Habanero Chili Puree is used here as flavor. Habanero chili purée contributes significant heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's spiciness.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Habanero Chilli Purée
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color enhancement, but its processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Colour. Paprika Extract
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can indicate processing, which may detract from the overall quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Thickener. 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: 3853684
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Allergens detected: almonds , cashews , peanuts , sesame
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