Is Seafood Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Colman S
Seafood Sauce is a sauce condiment from Colman S. 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, Glucose Fructose Syrup, Potassium Sorbate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes potassium sorbate as a preservative and modified starch, indicating some processing. The presence of sugar and glucose-fructose syrup raises concerns about added sugars.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
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 tomato paste (6%), providing some natural flavor and color.
- Includes free range British egg yolk powder, which may enhance texture and richness.
- Spices add flavor complexity, contributing to the overall taste profile.
- Water and rapeseed oil are common base ingredients, ensuring a familiar texture.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about artificial additives.
- Modified starch is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.
- Sugar and glucose-fructose syrup indicate high sugar content, which can be a health concern.
- The presence of salt may contribute to overall sodium levels, which some consumers monitor.
Who should avoid this product?
This sauce condiment may not be the best fit for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
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: water
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Is Rapeseed Oil safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Rapeseed Oil is used here as base. Rapeseed oil is used for its emulsifying properties, but it is a refined oil that may raise concerns for some consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: rapeseed oil
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Is Spirit Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spirit Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Spirit vinegar adds acidity to the sauce, enhancing flavor and acting as a preservative.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: spirit vinegar
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content and raising health concerns.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sugar
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Is Glucose Fructose Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Glucose Fructose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose-fructose syrup is a processed sweetener that can contribute to high sugar levels and potential health issues.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: glucose-fructose syrup
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Is Tomato Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato Paste is used here as flavor. Tomato paste (6%) provides natural flavor and color, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: tomato paste (6%)
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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 but is a processed ingredient that may not appeal to all consumers.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified starch
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor but can contribute to higher sodium levels, which some consumers may wish to limit.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Free Range British Egg Yolk Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Free Range British Egg Yolk Powder is used here as emulsifier. Free range British egg yolk powder (1.1%) adds richness and helps emulsify the sauce, improving texture.
Role in formula: emulsifier
Original: free range british egg yolk powder (1,1%)
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. Spices (contain mustard) contribute to the flavor profile, enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: spices (contain mustard)
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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 used to extend shelf life, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: preservative (potassium sorbate)
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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 that may not appeal to all.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: thickener (xanthan gum)
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Is Dextrose safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Dextrose is used here as sweetener. Dextrose is a simple sugar that adds sweetness, contributing to the overall sugar content of the sauce.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: dextrose
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: 4210430
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Allergens detected: mustard
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