Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Maggi

Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce is a sauce condiment from Maggi. 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 Preservative.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This sauce contains sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and starch as a thickener, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of sugar also contributes to the moderate rating.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.

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 tomato paste (11.9%) which provides flavor and some nutritional benefits.
  • Red chilli puree (6.6%) adds heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.
  • Mixed spices contribute to a complex flavor, making it versatile for various dishes.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.
  • High sugar content may be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
  • Starch is used as a thickener, which may not appeal to those preferring natural thickeners.

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: 4233547

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Frequently asked questions

Maggi — Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli 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.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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.
Our analysis notes: Contains tomato paste (11.9%) which provides flavor and some nutritional benefits.; Red chilli puree (6.6%) adds heat and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile.; Mixed spices contribute to a complex flavor, making it versatile for various dishes.. See the Pros section above.
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Maggi — Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Maggi products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Browse Maggi products on Zerotox with ingredient analysis and safety scores.
This sauce contains sodium benzoate (E211) as a preservative and starch as a thickener, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of sugar also contributes to the moderate rating. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, tomato paste, red chilli puree. See the Ingredients section above.
This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate (E211) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about synthetic additives.; High sugar content may be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.; Starch is used as a thickener, which may not appeal to those preferring natural thickeners.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Maggi — Hot And Sweet Tomato Chilli Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.

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