Is Saté Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Inproba
This page reviews Saté Sauce by Inproba 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: Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate as preservatives, which raise concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of sugar and modified starch also indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that may raise 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 22% peanuts, providing a natural flavor and texture.
- Includes spices that may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Hydrolyzed protein from soy and corn adds a savory element.
- Tomato paste contributes to the sauce's flavor and color.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives that may raise quality concerns.
- High sugar content from added sugar and molasses can be a drawback for health-conscious consumers.
- Modified corn starch is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to those seeking natural options.
- Ammonium caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a processed composition.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
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, contributing to its consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Peanuts safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Peanuts is used here as flavor. Peanuts provide a rich, nutty flavor and creamy texture, making up 22% of the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Erdnüsse
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its high content raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and a distinct flavor, but also contributes to the overall sugar content.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Melasse
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Is Modified Corn Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Corn Starch is used here as thickener. Modified corn starch is used to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Maisstärke
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salz
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Is Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness but may contribute to overall sugar content concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Dextrose
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices enhance the flavor profile of the sauce, providing complexity and depth.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Gewürze
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Is Hydrolyzed Protein Soy Corn safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Hydrolyzed Protein Soy Corn is used here as flavor. Hydrolyzed protein adds umami flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: hydrolysiertes Eiweiß (Soja, Mais)
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste contributes to the sauce's flavor and color, enhancing its overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Tomatenmark
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Is Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Hydrogen Sulfate is used here as acidulant. Sodium hydrogen sulfate is used as a pH regulator but raises concerns due to its synthetic nature.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator Natriumhydrogen - sulfat
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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 and flavor enhancement, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säuerungsmittel Essigsäure
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Is Maltodextrin safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Maltodextrin is used here as thickener. Maltodextrin is a processed carbohydrate used for texture but may not be appealing to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maltodextrin
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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 that helps extend shelf life but raises quality concerns.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsmittel (Kaliumsorbat)
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that may pose health concerns and indicates a processed product.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natrium - benzoat
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that improves texture but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Verdickungsmittel (Xanthan)
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Is Guar Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Guar Gum is used here as thickener. Guar gum is used for thickening and stabilizing but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkern - mehl
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Is Ammonium Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Ammonium Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Ammonium caramel color is an artificial colorant that indicates a processed composition and raises concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff Ammoniak-Zuckerkulör
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Is Flavoring safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavoring is used here as flavor. Flavoring is an unspecified ingredient that may include artificial components, raising quality concerns.
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: 3570667
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Allergens detected: peanut , soy
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