Marinade Sesame Ginger product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Marinade Sesame Ginger Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Safeway

This page reviews Marinade Sesame Ginger by Safeway 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: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Caramel Color.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and caramel color, indicating a processed nature. While it contains some natural ingredients like sesame oil and orange juice concentrate, the presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.

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 sesame oil, which is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and richness.
  • Includes orange juice concentrate, providing a fruit-derived flavor component.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
  • Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product.

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.

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: 2394292

More from this brand: Safeway products in Zerotox

Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database

Allergens detected: soy , wheat , sesame

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.; Caramel color is an artificial colorant that may indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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We detected: soy, wheat, sesame. If you have allergies, check the label and the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Safeway — Marinade Sesame Ginger has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, distilled vinegar, orange juice concentrate. See the Ingredients section above.
The composition includes high fructose corn syrup and caramel color, indicating a processed nature. While it contains some natural ingredients like sesame oil and orange juice concentrate, the presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Safeway — Marinade Sesame Ginger has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains sesame oil, which is a natural ingredient that adds flavor and richness.; Includes orange juice concentrate, providing a fruit-derived flavor component.. See the Pros section above.

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