Is Old Fashioned Syrup Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Signature Kitchens
Signature Kitchens's Old Fashioned Syrup is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 30/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it has several flagged ingredients and may not suit cautious buyers.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Corn Syrup, Fructose.
30 / 100
Why score is 30
The ingredient composition includes corn syrup and fructose, both of which are highly processed sugars. This raises significant quality and safety concerns regarding the product's overall health implications.
Main concern
Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising 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 molasses, which adds a distinct flavor and some trace minerals.
- Brown sugar is present, providing a richer taste compared to white sugar.
Concerns
- Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener, raising concerns about excessive sugar intake.
- Fructose is another processed sugar that can contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener used for its sweetness and texture. Its high sugar content raises concerns about health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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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 syrup, providing necessary liquid content without any health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: WATER
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Is Fructose safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Fructose is used here as sweetener. Fructose is a simple sugar that is often derived from corn. Its high consumption is linked to various health issues, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: FRUCTOSE
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as flavor. Molasses adds flavor and some nutrients, but it is still a sugar product that contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar provides a richer flavor profile compared to white sugar, but it is still a form of sugar that can impact health.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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: 2394149
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