Is Pineapple Curry Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Calve
Pineapple Curry Sauce is a sauce condiment from Calve. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The main ingredients worth reviewing are Modified Corn Starch, Colorant E160a, Aroma.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like modified corn starch and artificial color E160a, which raise quality concerns. The presence of egg yolk and sugar also contributes to a mixed assessment.
Main concern
Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about ingredient 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 pineapple (5.8%) and apple sauce, providing some natural fruit content.
- Includes curry powder, which adds flavor and may enhance the overall taste profile.
Concerns
- Modified corn starch is a processed thickener that raises concerns about ingredient quality.
- Artificial color E160a is synthetic and may indicate a less natural composition.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sauce condiment so the page answers more than a simple label list.
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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, contributing to its consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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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 is a refined oil that may raise concerns about processing.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: raapzaadolie
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to higher calorie content and health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: suiker
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Is Pineapple safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pineapple is used here as natural_extract. Pineapple (5.8%) adds natural flavor and sweetness, enhancing the sauce's fruitiness.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ananas 5,8%
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Is Apple Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Apple Sauce is used here as natural_extract. Apple sauce contributes natural sweetness and moisture, improving the sauce's texture.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: appelmoes
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Is Red Wine Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Wine Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Red wine vinegar adds acidity, balancing the sweetness and enhancing flavor complexity.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: rode wijnazijn
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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 a processed thickener that raises concerns about ingredient quality and naturalness.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: gemodificeerd maïszetmeel
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Is Malt Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Malt Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Malt vinegar adds acidity and flavor but is derived from barley, which may concern gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: moutazijn (GERST)
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk is used for emulsification, contributing to texture but raises concerns for those with egg allergies.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EIGEEL (scharrel)
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Is Pineapple Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pineapple Juice is used here as natural_extract. Pineapple juice enhances the fruit flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ananassap
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is used for flavor enhancement but can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: zout
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Is Curry Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Curry Powder is used here as flavor. Curry powder (1.2%) adds distinctive flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste experience.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kerriepoeder 1.2%
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion adds flavor and depth to the sauce, contributing positively to its overall profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ui
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Is Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Vinegar adds acidity, balancing flavors and enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: azijn
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Is Madeira Wine safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Madeira Wine is used here as flavor. Madeira wine contributes flavor complexity but may raise concerns for those avoiding alcohol.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: madeirawijn
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Is Colorant E160a safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Colorant E160a is used here as colorant. Colorant E160a is a synthetic dye that raises concerns about artificial additives in food products.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: kleurstof E160a
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Is Aroma safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Aroma is used here as flavor. Aroma is a vague term that may indicate artificial flavoring, raising concerns about ingredient transparency.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: aroma
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: 4208233
More from this brand: Calve products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: egg
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