Is Hot Chili Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Aldi
Hot Chili Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Aldi. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes modified starch and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of chili and spices adds flavor but does not mitigate the overall composition issues.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes modified starch and sugar, which are processed ingredients that raise quality concerns. The presence of chili and spices adds flavor but does not mitigate the overall composition issues.
Main concern
Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about 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
- Contains 60% tomato paste, providing a natural base and flavor.
- Includes chili and spices, contributing to the sauce's heat and complexity.
Concerns
- Contains sugar, a processed ingredient that raises concerns about health impacts.
- Modified starch is present, which is a processed thickener with potential quality issues.
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as base. Tomato paste serves as the primary ingredient, providing a rich flavor and natural sweetness. Its high concentration supports the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake and processed ingredient use.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Onions safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onions is used here as flavor. Onions contribute to the flavor profile, enhancing the sauce's complexity with natural sweetness and depth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Zwiebeln
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity, balancing the sauce's flavors and acting as a preservative without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Branntweinessig
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Is Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika is used here as flavor. Paprika adds color and flavor, enhancing the sauce's appeal and contributing to its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Paprika
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used as a thickening agent, which can raise concerns about processing and quality, impacting the sauce's naturalness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive use can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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Is Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili provides heat and flavor, contributing to the sauce's characteristic spiciness without significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chili
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Is Sambal Oelek safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sambal Oelek is used here as flavor. Sambal oelek is a chili paste that adds depth and complexity to the sauce, enhancing its flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sambal Oelek (Tomatenmark, Wasser, Paprika, Speisesalz, Chili, Branntweinessig, Stärke)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the overall flavor complexity, enhancing the sauce's appeal without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Herbs safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Herbs is used here as flavor. Herbs add freshness and flavor, complementing the other ingredients and enhancing the sauce's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Kräuter
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: 3851984
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