Is Satay Sauce 250ml Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Blue Dragon
Satay Sauce 250ml is a sauce condiment from Blue Dragon. 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 Sugar, Maltodextrin, Modified Tapioca Starch.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like sugar and maltodextrin, which raise quality concerns. The presence of stabilizers and thickeners indicates a processed nature, impacting overall safety and quality.
Main concern
High sugar content from added sugar and palm sugar raises 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 creamy coconut (8.5%) which adds a natural flavor and richness to the sauce.
- Includes crushed peanuts (4%), providing a source of texture and flavor.
- Uses natural extracts like lemongrass and kaffir lime for authentic taste.
- Contains tocopherol-rich extract as an antioxidant, which may help preserve freshness.
Concerns
- High sugar content from added sugar and palm sugar raises concerns about excessive sweetness.
- Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can affect blood sugar levels.
- Modified tapioca starch as a thickener may indicate a reliance on processed ingredients.
- Presence of artificial color (paprika extract) suggests some level of processing.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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, providing the necessary liquid base for the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Vann
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to excessive calorie intake and health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sukker
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate that can spike blood sugar levels, raising concerns about its health impact.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: maltodekstrin
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Is Creamy Coconut safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Creamy Coconut is used here as flavor. Creamy coconut (8.5%) adds a rich, natural flavor and contributes to the sauce's texture.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: kremet kokosnøtt (8,5%)
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Is Crushed Peanuts safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Crushed Peanuts is used here as flavor. Crushed peanuts (4%) provide a unique flavor and texture, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: knuste peanøtter (4%)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is used as a fat source, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: solsikkeolje
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Is Lemongrass safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Lemongrass is used here as natural_extract. Lemongrass adds a fresh, citrusy flavor, enhancing the sauce's aromatic profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: sitrongress
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Is Palm Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Palm Sugar is used here as sweetener. Palm sugar is a natural sweetener but still contributes to overall sugar content, raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: palmesukker
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Is Chili safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili is used here as flavor. Chili adds heat and flavor complexity, contributing positively to the sauce's taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic enhances flavor and provides aromatic qualities, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hvitløk
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Is Galangal safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Galangal is used here as flavor. Galangal adds a unique flavor characteristic, enhancing the overall taste complexity of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: galangal
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Is Shallots safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Shallots is used here as flavor. Shallots provide a mild onion flavor, contributing to the sauce's aromatic profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sjalottløk
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Is Kaffir Lime safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Kaffir Lime is used here as natural_extract. Kaffir lime adds a distinct citrus flavor, enhancing the sauce's freshness and complexity.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: kaffirlime
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Is Coriander safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Coriander is used here as flavor. Coriander adds a fresh, herbal note, contributing positively to the overall flavor profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: koriander
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can raise concerns about sodium intake if consumed in excess.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Curry Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Curry Powder is used here as flavor. Curry powder (0.25%) adds complexity to the flavor but may contain additives that raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: karripulver (0,25%)
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Is Black Soy Sauce safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Black Soy Sauce is used here as flavor. Black soy sauce contains molasses and wheat flour, contributing to flavor but raising concerns about gluten content.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sort soyasaus [melasse, vann, salt, soyabønner, hvetemel)
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its health implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: fortykningsmiddel (modifisert tapiokastivelse)
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract is used for flavor enhancement but can be a source of glutamate, raising concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: gjærekstrakt
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a common stabilizer that helps maintain texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: stabilisator (xantangummi)
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid is used for acidity regulation but is a synthetic compound that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: surhetsregulerende middel (eddiksyre)
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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 regulation but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: melkesyre
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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 coloring but indicates some level of processing in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: farge (paprikaekstrakt)
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Is Tocopherol Rich Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tocopherol Rich Extract is used here as antioxidant. Tocopherol-rich extract serves as an antioxidant, helping to preserve the sauce's freshness and quality.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: antioksidant (tocopherolrikekstrakt)
Read the full ingredient profile for Tocopherol Rich Extract
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: 3933012
More from this brand: Blue Dragon products in Zerotox
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Allergens detected: peanut , wheat
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