Is Premium Sweet And Sour Sauce 300ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pearl River Bridge
Pearl River Bridge's Premium Sweet And Sour Sauce 300ml 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 Sugar, Caramel Color.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes sugar and E150a as a colorant, indicating a processed product. The presence of spices like ginger and clove adds some natural elements but does not outweigh the concerns from synthetic additives.
Main concern
Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
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 natural spices like ginger and clove, which can enhance flavor.
- Includes orange zest, adding a citrus note that complements the sauce.
Concerns
- Sugar is a highly processed ingredient, raising concerns about excessive sweetness.
- E150a is a synthetic colorant that may raise quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to the overall sweetness of the sauce, raising concerns about excessive sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sucre
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the sauce, providing necessary liquid content without raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: eau
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Is Wheat safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat is used here as base. Wheat is used in vinegar production, contributing to the sauce's acidity but may raise concerns for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: blé tendre
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color (E150a) is a synthetic colorant used to enhance appearance, raising concerns about artificial additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: colorant (E150a)
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger is a natural spice that adds flavor and aroma to the sauce, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: gingembre
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Is Orange Zest safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Orange Zest is used here as natural_extract. Orange zest provides a fresh citrus flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste profile with natural ingredients.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: zeste d'orange
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Is Clove safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Clove is used here as natural_extract. Clove is a natural spice that adds depth and warmth to the flavor profile of the sauce, supporting its quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: clou de girofle
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: 4041064
More from this brand: Pearl River Bridge products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: wheat
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