Is Patak's Coconut & Peanut Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Haugen Gruppen As
This page reviews Patak's Coconut & Peanut Sauce by Haugen Gruppen As 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: Modified Corn Starch, Sugar.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and sugar, which raise quality concerns. The presence of milk and peanuts may pose allergenic risks.
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 coconut milk and peanut, providing a unique flavor profile.
- Includes spices like turmeric and cardamom, which can enhance taste.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about quality.
- Sugar is present, which can contribute to health concerns when consumed in excess.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this sauce, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Milk Cream safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Milk Cream is used here as base. Milk cream adds richness and creaminess to the sauce, but its dairy content may be a concern for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: matfløte (Melk)
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Is Reduced Fat Yogurt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Reduced Fat Yogurt is used here as base. Reduced-fat yogurt contributes to the creaminess while lowering fat content, but it is still a processed dairy product.
Role in formula: base
Original: fettredusert youghurt (MELK)
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Is Creamy Coconut Milk safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Creamy Coconut Milk is used here as base. Creamy coconut milk provides a rich, tropical flavor and is a natural ingredient, enhancing the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: kremet koksmelk
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used as a thickening agent, but its processed nature raises concerns about the overall quality of the sauce.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifisert maisstivelse
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Is Ground Peanuts safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ground Peanuts is used here as flavor. Ground peanuts add a nutty flavor and texture to the sauce, contributing positively to its taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malte PEANØTTER
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is included for sweetness, which can lead to health concerns if consumed in large amounts, impacting the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as emulsifier. Rapeseed oil is used for texture and mouthfeel, but it is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: rapsolje
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Is Dried Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Onion is used here as flavor. Dried onion adds flavor and aroma to the sauce, enhancing its overall taste without significant quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tørket løk
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Is Spice Blend safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spice Blend is used here as flavor. The spice blend, including turmeric and cardamom, contributes to the sauce's flavor complexity and is a natural ingredient.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: malt krydder (krydder, gurkemeie, kardemomme)
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Is Sliced Almonds safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sliced Almonds is used here as flavor. Sliced almonds provide a crunchy texture and nutty flavor, enhancing the sauce's overall quality.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: skivet MANDEL
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic puree adds depth of flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløkpuré
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Is Ginger Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger Puree is used here as flavor. Ginger puree provides a spicy and aromatic note, enhancing the overall flavor complexity of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ingefærpuré
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used to enhance flavor, but excessive sodium intake can raise health concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Lactic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Lactic Acid is used here as acidulant. Lactic acid is used for acidity and preservation, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: syre (melkesyre)
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Is Citric Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is added for acidity and preservation, but its processed nature raises concerns about the overall quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: sitronsyre
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Is Concentrated Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Concentrated Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Concentrated tomato paste adds depth of flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: konsentrert tomatpuré
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Paste
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: paprikaekstrakt
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: 3936007
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Allergens detected: milk , peanut
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