Is Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Buffalo Wild Wings
Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Buffalo Wild Wings. The product scores 45/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Natural And Artificial Flavors, Corn Syrup, Caramel Color affect the overall evaluation.
45 / 100
Why score is 45
The ingredient composition includes several synthetic additives like calcium disodium EDTA and caramel color, raising quality and safety concerns. The presence of corn syrup and sugar further indicates a highly processed product.
Main concern
Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises safety 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 cayenne red pepper, which adds natural heat and flavor.
- Includes tamarind extract, known for its tangy taste and culinary use.
Concerns
- Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Caramel color is an artificial colorant, indicating processing and potential quality issues.
- Corn syrup and sugar contribute to high sweetness, which may not be desirable for all consumers.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this sauce condiment.
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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: WATER
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Is Cayenne Red Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Cayenne Red Pepper is used here as flavor. Cayenne red pepper adds heat and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: CAYENNE RED PEPPER
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Is Distilled Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Distilled Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Distilled vinegar provides acidity, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: DISTILLED VINEGAR
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Is Soybean Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Soybean Oil is used here as base. Soybean oil acts as a fat source, contributing to texture but raises concerns due to its refined nature.
Role in formula: base
Original: SOYBEAN OIL
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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, though excessive use can be a concern.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Egg Yolk is used here as emulsifier. Egg yolk helps to emulsify the sauce, improving texture but may raise allergen concerns.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: EGG YOLK
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Is Modified Cornstarch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Modified cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce, though it is a processed ingredient with mixed safety implications.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: MODIFIED CORNSTARCH
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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 stabilizes the sauce but is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: XANTHAN GUM
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as flavor. Garlic adds natural flavor and aroma, contributing positively to the overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: GARLIC
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Is Spice safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Spice is used here as flavor. The term 'spice' is vague and does not specify which spices are included, limiting safety assessment.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICE
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Is Natural And Artificial Flavors safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Natural And Artificial Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural and artificial flavors can be vague and may include synthetic components, raising quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
Read the full ingredient profile for Natural And Artificial Flavors
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as flavor. Onion adds depth of flavor and aroma, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: ONION*
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Is Corn Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Corn Syrup is used here as sweetener. Corn syrup is a highly processed sweetener that contributes to excessive sweetness and raises health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: CORN SYRUP
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Is Molasses safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Molasses is used here as sweetener. Molasses adds sweetness and flavor but is a processed ingredient with mixed health implications.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MOLASSES
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Is Caramel Color safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Caramel Color is used here as colorant. Caramel color is an artificial colorant that raises concerns about synthetic additives in the product.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: CARAMEL COLOR
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a refined sweetener that contributes to high sweetness and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: SUGAR
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Is Calcium Disodium Edta safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Calcium Disodium Edta is used here as preservative. Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about the use of artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR
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Is Tamarind Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tamarind Extract is used here as natural_extract. Tamarind extract adds a unique tangy flavor, enhancing the sauce's complexity and appeal.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: TAMARIND 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: 3256769
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Allergens detected: egg
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