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Is Mild Green Taco Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ortega

Mild Green Taco Sauce is a sauce condiment from Ortega. 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 Monosodium Glutamate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and salt also indicates a less favorable composition.

Main concern

Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.

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 green chili peppers and jalapeno peppers, providing authentic flavor.
  • Includes natural ingredients like onion powder and garlic powder, enhancing taste.

Concerns

  • Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
  • Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that can cause sensitivity in some individuals.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 3203629

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Frequently asked questions

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Ortega — Mild Green Taco Sauce 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.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Ortega — Mild Green Taco Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Ortega products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.; Monosodium glutamate is a flavor enhancer that can cause sensitivity in some individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and monosodium glutamate, which raise quality concerns. The presence of sugar and salt also indicates a less favorable composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ortega — Mild Green Taco Sauce 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, green chili peppers, distilled vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Our analysis notes: Contains green chili peppers and jalapeno peppers, providing authentic flavor.; Includes natural ingredients like onion powder and garlic powder, enhancing taste.. See the Pros 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.

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