Is Pearl River Bridge Soy Sauce Superior Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pearl River Bridge
Pearl River Bridge's Pearl River Bridge Soy Sauce Superior is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soy sauce contains potassium sorbate (E202) as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of wheat and soy may also affect allergen sensitivity.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that 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 soya beans, providing a traditional flavor base for soy sauce.
- Water and wheat flour are common ingredients, indicating a typical soy sauce composition.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns.
- Contains wheat, which may pose allergen risks for individuals with gluten sensitivities.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as the primary solvent in this soy sauce, essential for dissolving other ingredients and creating the sauce's liquid form.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Soya Beans safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soya Beans is used here as base. Soya beans are the main ingredient, providing the characteristic flavor and umami profile typical of soy sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: Soya Beans
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances the flavor of the soy sauce and acts as a natural preservative, contributing to its overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used to create a thicker texture and adds to the flavor complexity, but may raise gluten-related concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wheat Flour
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Preservative: Potassium sorbate (E202)
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: 4254116
More from this brand: Pearl River Bridge products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: soy , wheat
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