Is Mango & Curry Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Chef Select
Mango & Curry Sauce is a sauce condiment from Chef Select. 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 Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and thickeners also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives 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 mango (10%), providing a natural fruit component that enhances flavor.
- Includes spices like curry and ginger, which can add depth and complexity to the sauce.
Concerns
- Contains potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate, which are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- High sugar content from added sugar and sugar cane vinegar indicates a processed product.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- 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 Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil serves as a base for the sauce, providing a source of fat. While it is a common cooking oil, concerns about processing and quality arise from refined oils.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapsiöljy
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a fundamental ingredient that acts as a solvent in the sauce, ensuring proper consistency and texture without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: vesi
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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 high sugar content in processed foods.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sokeri
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Is Mango safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mango is used here as natural_extract. Mango (10%) adds natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: mangoa
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk acts as an emulsifier, helping to blend oil and water components, enhancing texture and mouthfeel.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: kananmunankeltuainen
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Is Chives safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives add a mild onion flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ruohosipuli
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Is Curry safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Curry is used here as flavor. Curry (1%) provides a complex flavor profile, contributing to the sauce's distinctive taste and aroma.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: currya
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but raises concerns about sodium intake in processed foods.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: suola
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Is Sugar Cane Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar Cane Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Sugar cane vinegar adds acidity and flavor, but its presence indicates a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sokeriruokoetikka
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar contributes acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative without raising significant safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: väkiviinaetikka
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Is Mustard Seeds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Mustard Seeds is used here as flavor. Mustard seeds add a unique flavor and can enhance the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sinapinsiemen
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Is Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's overall profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as flavor. Ginger adds a warm, spicy flavor that enhances the sauce's complexity without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: inkivääri
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Is Garlic Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Powder is used here as flavor. Garlic powder contributes a savory flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: valkosipulijauhe
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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 used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: säilöntäaineet (kaliumsorbaatt)
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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 that helps prevent spoilage but raises concerns about its safety and potential health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: natriumbentsoaatti
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: sakeuttamisaineet (guarkumi)
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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 enhances texture but is a processed ingredient with potential quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: ksantaanikumi
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used to adjust acidity, enhancing flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: happamuudensäätöaine (sitruunahappo)
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Is Carotenoids safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Carotenoids is used here as colorant. Carotenoids are natural pigments that may enhance color but are often added in processed foods, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: väi karotenoidit
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: 3845594
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