Is Light Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pearl River Bridge
This page reviews Light Soy Sauce by Pearl River Bridge as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This light soy sauce contains 30% soy and sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative. The presence of a synthetic preservative raises quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 30% soy, providing a natural flavor base.
- Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a diluted formulation.
- Wheat flour adds texture and contributes to the sauce's consistency.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Contains salt, which may not be suitable for low-sodium diets.
- Wheat flour may pose issues for those with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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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 soy sauce, diluting the other ingredients and providing a liquid base.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Soy safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soy is used here as natural_extract. Soy is the main flavor component, contributing to the umami taste characteristic of soy sauces. It is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: soja 30%
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive consumption can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Wheat flour is used for texture and consistency, but it may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: farine de blé
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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 food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: agent conservateur:E202
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: 4041056
More from this brand: Pearl River Bridge products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat
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