Is Mild Pad Thai Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Asia Foods
Mild Pad Thai Sauce is a sauce condiment from Simply Asia Foods. 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 Sugar, Modified Tapioca Starch, Xanthan Gum.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and fish sauce, which raise concerns about high sugar content and the presence of fish extract. Modified tapioca starch and xanthan gum are also present, indicating some processing.
Main concern
High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and fish sauce, raises 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 tamarind, which adds a unique flavor profile to the sauce.
- Includes garlic and shallot, which are natural ingredients that enhance taste.
Concerns
- High sugar content from multiple sources, including sugar and fish sauce, raises quality concerns.
- Modified tapioca starch and xanthan gum indicate processing, which may affect overall ingredient quality.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- 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 Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to high sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the sauce, providing necessary moisture without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rice Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Rice vinegar adds acidity and flavor but is derived from glucose syrup, which raises some processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: rice vinegar (glucose syrup, water, rice, sugar, starter culture)
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Is Fish Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Fish Sauce is used here as flavor. Fish sauce adds umami flavor but contains anchovy extract, which may not be suitable for all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: fish sauce (anchovy extract (fish), salt, sugar)
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Is Preserved Radish safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Preserved Radish is used here as flavor. Preserved radish contributes to flavor but contains added sugar and salt, raising concerns about processing.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: preserved radish (radish, sugar, salt)
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Is Tamarind safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tamarind is used here as natural_extract. Tamarind is a natural ingredient that provides a distinct tangy flavor, enhancing the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: tamarind
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste adds richness and flavor but may contain added sugars or preservatives, affecting quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato paste
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Is Chives safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chives is used here as natural_extract. Chives are a natural herb that adds freshness and flavor without any quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: chives
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but contributes to sodium content, which may be a concern for some consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as emulsifier. Soybean oil is used for texture and mouthfeel but is a processed oil, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: soybean oil
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is a natural ingredient that enhances flavor and offers potential health benefits.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: garlic
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Is Shallot safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Shallot is used here as natural_extract. Shallot adds a mild onion flavor and is a natural ingredient with no quality concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: shallot
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified tapioca starch
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Red Chili Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Chili Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Red chili pepper adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: red chili pepper
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation but is a synthetic ingredient, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: citric acid
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that may raise concerns due to its synthetic nature and processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: xanthan gum
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Is Extractives Of Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Extractives Of Paprika is used here as colorant. Extractives of paprika are used for color and flavor but may indicate processing, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extractives of paprika
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: 3418921
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Allergens detected: fish
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