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Is Oyakata Japanese Style Classic Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Ajinomoto

This page reviews Oyakata Japanese Style Classic by Ajinomoto as a food. 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 Carbonate, Potassium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphates.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The product contains several processed ingredients like modified tapioca starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, it includes flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate and preservatives such as potassium sorbate, indicating a highly processed composition.

Main concern

Presence of multiple flavor enhancers, including monosodium glutamate, raises concerns about artificial additives.

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 spices like garlic, onion, and ginger, which can enhance flavor naturally.
  • Includes soy sauce powder, providing a traditional flavor profile.
  • Utilizes natural thickeners like guar gum and xanthan gum, which are generally accepted in food products.

Concerns

  • Presence of multiple flavor enhancers, including monosodium glutamate, raises concerns about artificial additives.
  • Includes preservatives like potassium sorbate, which may indicate a less natural composition.
  • High levels of maltodextrin and sugar can contribute to a processed food perception.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food 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: 4010621

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Frequently asked questions

Check the Ingredients section above. Zerotox flags preservatives, colours and other additives; see the full list.
Ajinomoto — Oyakata Japanese Style Classic has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among food products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: wheat flour, salt, soy sauce powder. See the Ingredients section above.
Ajinomoto — Oyakata Japanese Style Classic 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.
This product is flagged for: Presence of multiple flavor enhancers, including monosodium glutamate, raises concerns about artificial additives.; Includes preservatives like potassium sorbate, which may indicate a less natural composition.; High levels of maltodextrin and sugar can contribute to a processed food perception.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Zerotox gives Ajinomoto — Oyakata Japanese Style Classic 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Ultra-processed foods often have many additives; see the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Ajinomoto — Oyakata Japanese Style Classic has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains spices like garlic, onion, and ginger, which can enhance flavor naturally.; Includes soy sauce powder, providing a traditional flavor profile.; Utilizes natural thickeners like guar gum and xanthan gum, which are generally accepted in food products.. See the Pros section above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
The product contains several processed ingredients like modified tapioca starch and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. Additionally, it includes flavor enhancers like monosodium glutamate and preservatives such as potassium sorbate, indicating a highly processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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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