Is Japanese Teriyaki Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Fairtrade Original
Fairtrade Original's Japanese Teriyaki Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
This teriyaki sauce contains modified tapioca starch as a thickener and sodium from soy sauce and salt. The presence of processed ingredients raises moderate quality concerns.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
This teriyaki sauce contains modified tapioca starch as a thickener and sodium from soy sauce and salt. The presence of processed ingredients raises moderate quality concerns.
Main concern
Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
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 soy sauce, which adds umami flavor and depth to dishes.
- Includes rice vinegar, contributing a mild acidity that balances sweetness.
Concerns
- Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise quality concerns.
- High sugar content from cane sugar can be a concern for those monitoring sugar intake.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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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 flavor distribution.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Cane sugar provides sweetness, making up a significant portion of the sauce, which may be a concern for sugar-conscious consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Rohrzucker
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Is Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Soy sauce adds a rich umami flavor, derived from fermented soybeans, but contains sodium which can be a concern for some.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Sojasauce
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Rice Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Rice vinegar contributes a mild acidity that balances the sweetness of the sauce, enhancing overall flavor complexity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Reisessig
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used to achieve desired thickness, but its processed nature raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Tapiokastärke
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum acts as a thickening agent, derived from guar beans, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guaran (E412)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which can be a concern for those monitoring their intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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: 4206898
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Allergens detected: soy
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