Is Madras Dip Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Lay-S
This page reviews Madras Dip Sauce by Lay-S 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: Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids, Silicon Dioxide.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes dextrose and various spices, but also contains additives like magnesium salts and silicon dioxide, raising quality concerns. Overall, the mix of ingredients leads to a moderate rating.
Main concern
Dextrose is a processed sugar, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
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 a variety of spices (20%) like turmeric and cumin, which can enhance flavor.
- Natural acidity from citric acid helps preserve freshness and flavor.
- Includes spinach powder, adding a natural color and potential nutritional benefits.
- Dextrose and spices provide a balanced flavor profile.
Concerns
- Dextrose is a processed sugar, raising concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Presence of anti-caking agents like magnesium salts and silicon dioxide indicates processing.
- Use of dried glucose syrup may suggest additional processing and sugar content.
- Contains salt, which may be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar used for sweetness and texture in this dip. Its presence raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices (20%) including turmeric, cumin, and coriander adds depth of flavor and potential health benefits.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: specerijen (20%) (kurkuma, komijnzaad, koriander, fenegriek, gember, witte peper, cayennepeper, jalapeno peper, piment, paprikapoeder, foelie)
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder contributes to the savory flavor profile of the dip, enhancing overall taste without artificial additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: uienpoeder
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Is Tomato Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Powder is used here as flavor. Tomato powder adds a rich flavor and color to the dip, derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomatenpoeder
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but raises concerns for those monitoring sodium intake.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Dried Glucose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dried Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Dried glucose syrup is a processed sugar that may contribute to sweetness and texture, raising concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: gedroogde glucosestroop
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder enhances the flavor profile with its distinct taste, derived from natural sources.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knoflookpoeder
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Is Rice Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rice Flour is used here as thickener. Rice flour is used as a thickening agent, providing texture but indicating some processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: rijstebloem
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Is Celery Leaf safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Celery Leaf is used here as flavor. Celery leaf adds a fresh flavor component, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dip.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kruiden (selderij blad)
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Is Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids is used here as anti-caking agent. Magnesium salts of fatty acids are used to prevent clumping but raise concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: antiklontermiddel (magnesiumzouten van vetzuren)
Read the full ingredient profile for Magnesium Salts Of Fatty Acids
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is a synthetic anti-caking agent that raises concerns about the use of additives in food products.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: siliciumdioxide
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil serves as a base ingredient, providing texture but is a processed oil with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: base
Original: zonnebloemolie
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is a natural preservative that helps maintain freshness and adds a tangy flavor.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: voedingszuur (citroenzuur)
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Is Spinach Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spinach Powder is used here as colorant. Spinach powder adds natural color and potential nutritional benefits, enhancing the product's appeal.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: spinaziepoeder
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Is Natural Pepper Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Pepper Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural pepper flavor enhances the overall taste but may indicate some processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natuurlijk peperaroma met andere natuurlijke aroma's
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: 4199690
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