Is Kickin' Chipotle Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Guy Fieri's Flavortown
Kickin' Chipotle Sauce is a sauce condiment from Guy Fieri's Flavortown. 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 Natural Flavor, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This sauce contains sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, which indicate a processed composition. The presence of sugar and artificial flavors raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
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
- Chipotle puree provides a natural flavor base, enhancing the sauce's taste profile.
- Dried spices and garlic contribute to the overall flavor complexity without synthetic additives.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate are synthetic preservatives that raise concerns about processed ingredients.
- The inclusion of sugar and brown sugar indicates added sweetness, which may not appeal to all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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Is Canola Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Canola Oil is used here as base. Canola oil serves as the primary fat source in this sauce, providing texture and mouthfeel. However, it is a refined oil, which raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: CANOLA OIL
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil is another refined oil used for texture and stability. Its processing level may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that acts as a solvent in sauces, contributing to the desired consistency without any safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar adds acidity and flavor to the sauce, enhancing preservation and taste without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: DISTILLED VINEGAR
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Is Chipotle Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chipotle Puree is used here as flavor. Chipotle puree provides a smoky flavor profile, derived from chipotle peppers, which enhances the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHIPOTLE PUREE (CHIPOTLE PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, VINEGAR)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components. However, it may raise allergen concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EGG YOLK
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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 safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can enhance flavor but raises concerns about excessive sweetness in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor, but its presence indicates added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Dried Chipotle Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Chipotle Pepper is used here as flavor. Dried chipotle pepper contributes to the sauce's heat and flavor, providing a natural ingredient without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED CHIPOTLE PEPPER
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Is Acacia Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acacia Gum is used here as stabilizer. Acacia gum is a natural thickener that helps stabilize the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: ACACIA GUM
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices enhances the flavor profile of the sauce, contributing to its complexity without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES
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Is Chili Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili Powder is used here as flavor. Chili powder adds heat and flavor, derived from natural ingredients, enhancing the sauce's overall taste without safety issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CHILI POWDER (SPICES, SALT, PAPRIKA, DRIED GARLIC)
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Is Dried Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion contributes to the flavor profile, providing a natural ingredient that enhances taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED ONION
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Is Dried Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Garlic is used here as flavor. Dried garlic adds depth of flavor to the sauce, derived from a natural source without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: DRIED GARLIC
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Is Sodium Citrate safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sodium Citrate is used here as buffer. Sodium citrate is used to regulate acidity in the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: buffer
Original: SODIUM CITRATE
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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 helps improve texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is another thickening agent that enhances texture, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise some concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: GUAR GUM
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor is a vague term that can encompass various substances, raising concerns about transparency and potential allergens.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR
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Is Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Paprika is used here as colorant. Paprika adds color and flavor to the sauce, derived from natural sources without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: PAPRIKA
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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, raising concerns about synthetic additives in processed foods.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: SODIUM BENZOATE
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that helps prevent spoilage, but it raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: POTASSIUM SORBATE
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as chelating_agent. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic chelating agent that helps preserve color and flavor, raising concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: chelating_agent
Original: CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA
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: 3219305
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Allergens detected: egg
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