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Is Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Hot Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ortega

This page reviews Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Hot by Ortega 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: Sodium Benzoate.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and corn syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of modified corn starch and xanthan gum also indicates a reliance on additives.

Main concern

Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.

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

  • Tomato puree provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and texture.
  • Spices enhance the overall taste profile, adding complexity to the sauce.
  • Citric acid acts as an acidulant, balancing flavors and enhancing preservation.
  • Onion powder adds depth to the flavor without artificial additives.

Concerns

  • Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.
  • Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.
  • Modified corn starch is used as a thickener, indicating reliance on processed ingredients.
  • Xanthan gum, while common, is a thickening agent that may not appeal to all consumers.

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: 3203559

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term consumption.; Corn syrup is a processed sweetener that may contribute to health issues when consumed in excess.; Modified corn starch is used as a thickener, indicating reliance on processed ingredients.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections 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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The composition includes sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative and corn syrup, raising concerns about processed ingredients. The presence of modified corn starch and xanthan gum also indicates a reliance on additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Tomato puree provides a natural base, contributing to flavor and texture.; Spices enhance the overall taste profile, adding complexity to the sauce.; Citric acid acts as an acidulant, balancing flavors and enhancing preservation.. See the Pros section above.
Ortega — Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Hot 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 includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tomato puree, water, distilled vinegar. See the Ingredients section above.
Ortega — Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Hot has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sauce condiment products. See the full breakdown above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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Ortega — Original Thick & Smooth Taco Sauce, Hot 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.

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