Is Hy Vee Hickory House Teriyaki Twist Honey Teriyaki Marinade Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Hyvee
Hy Vee Hickory House Teriyaki Twist Honey Teriyaki Marinade is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Hyvee. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sodium Benzoate, Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This marinade contains high fructose corn syrup and sodium benzoate, indicating a processed composition. The presence of preservatives raises quality concerns.
Main concern
High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
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 honey, a natural sweetener that adds flavor and depth to the marinade.
- Includes soy sauce, which provides umami and enhances the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may pose quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
High Fructose Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. High fructose corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener used to enhance sweetness. Its excessive use raises concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: High fructose corn syrup
Read the full ingredient profile for High Fructose Corn Syrup
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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 marinade, providing necessary moisture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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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 to the marinade. It contains sodium benzoate as a preservative, which raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt, sodium benzoate as a preservative)
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar provides acidity to balance flavors in the marinade, contributing positively to its taste profile.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: distilled vinegar
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and depth of flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: molasses
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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 positively to the overall taste of the marinade.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Rice Wine safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rice Wine is used here as flavor. Rice wine adds a unique flavor profile to the marinade but contains sulfites, which may concern some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: rice wine (contains sulfites)
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Is Honey safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Honey is used here as sweetener. Honey is a natural sweetener that adds flavor and complexity to the marinade without raising significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: honey
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices contribute to the flavor profile of the marinade but are unspecified, making it difficult to assess their quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: contains less than 2% of spices
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor enhances the overall taste but is vague in terms of specific ingredients, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natural flavor
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic adds flavor and aroma to the marinade, contributing positively to its overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: dried garlic
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Is Sesame Seeds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sesame Seeds is used here as flavor. Sesame seeds provide a nutty flavor and texture, enhancing the overall quality of the marinade.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame seeds
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Is Sesame Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sesame Oil is used here as flavor. Sesame oil adds richness and depth of flavor, positively impacting the overall taste of the marinade.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sesame oil
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to extend shelf life but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate (a preservative)
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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 improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Hydrolyzed Soy Protein safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed soy protein enhances flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns about quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolyzed soy protein
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Is Modified Food Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Food Starch is used here as thickener. Modified food starch is used for thickening and stabilizing but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified food starch
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant used for appearance but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: caramel color
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: 3299292
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Allergens detected: sulfites , wheat
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