Is Saté Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Taste Of Asia
Saté Sauce is a sauce condiment from Taste Of Asia. 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 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, raising 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 source of flavor and texture.
- Includes spices that may enhance the overall taste profile.
- Tomato paste adds a natural ingredient, contributing to flavor.
- Hydrolyzed protein from soy and corn can enhance umami flavor.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate and sodium benzoate are synthetic preservatives, raising quality concerns.
- Sugar and dextrose indicate high sweetness, which may not appeal to all consumers.
- Modified starch can be a processed ingredient, affecting overall quality.
- Ammonia caramel color is an artificial colorant, which may be viewed negatively.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- users trying to avoid sulfates
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, ensuring proper 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 natural_extract. Peanuts provide a rich flavor and creamy texture, making up 22% of the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Erdnüsse
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar adds sweetness to the sauce, but its high content raises concerns about processed ingredients.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses contributes to the sauce's flavor complexity and provides some minerals, enhancing its quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Melasse
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Is Modified Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Starch is used here as thickener. Modified starch is used to improve texture and stability, but it is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modifizierte Stärke
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Is Table Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Table Salt is used here as flavor. Table salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Speisesalz
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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 is also a processed ingredient, raising quality 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 contribute to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste experience of the sauce.
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 enhances umami flavor but is a processed ingredient that may raise concerns.
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 natural_extract. Tomato paste adds natural flavor and color, contributing positively to the sauce's composition.
Role in formula: natural_extract
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 (Natrium - hydrogensulfat)
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Is Acetic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Acetic Acid is used here as acidulant. Acetic acid acts as a natural preservative and flavor enhancer, contributing positively to the sauce.
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 raises concerns about its processed nature.
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 prevents spoilage but raises concerns about synthetic additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Konservierungsmittel (Kalium - Sorbat)
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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 raises concerns about its safety and potential health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Natriumbenzoat
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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 with mixed safety assessments.
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 a natural thickener that enhances texture but may raise concerns due to its processing.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Guarkernmehl
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Is Ammonia Caramel safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Ammonia Caramel is used here as colorant. Ammonia caramel is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives and processing.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Farbstoff (Ammoniak-Zuckerkulör)
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Is Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Flavor is used here as flavor. Flavoring agents can be synthetic and may raise concerns about the quality and safety of the product.
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: 3548958
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Allergens detected: peanut
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