Is Light Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pearl River Bridge
Light Soy Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Pearl River Bridge. 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 Caramel Color, Sodium Inosinate, Sodium Guanylate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This light soy sauce contains sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative and artificial color (E150a), indicating a processed composition with quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E202) raises concerns due to its synthetic nature as a preservative.
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 (24%), providing a traditional flavor base.
- Includes yeast extract, which can enhance umami taste.
- Low in calories, suitable for flavoring without adding bulk.
- Wheat flour (7%) contributes to texture and flavor.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E202) raises concerns due to its synthetic nature as a preservative.
- Artificial color (E150a) indicates processing and potential quality issues.
- Contains sugar, which may not align with all dietary preferences.
- Flavor enhancers (E631, E627) may not be suitable for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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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, essential for dissolving other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Soy safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soy is used here as base. Soy (24%) is the main flavor component, providing the characteristic taste of soy sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: soja
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is crucial for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative in this soy sauce.
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 base. Wheat flour (7%) adds texture and contributes to the overall flavor profile, but may not be suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de blé tendre
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for slight sweetness, balancing the saltiness of the soy sauce.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract enhances the umami flavor, contributing to the depth of taste in this sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150a) is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (E150a)
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Is Sodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Inosinate is used here as flavor enhancer. Sodium inosinate (E631) is a flavor enhancer that may not be suitable for all consumers due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: exhausteurs de goût (E631)
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Is Sodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Guanylate is used here as flavor enhancer. Sodium guanylate (E627) is another synthetic flavor enhancer that raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor enhancer
Original: exhausteurs de goût (E627)
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that can raise concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: 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: 4042209
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Allergens detected: wheat
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