Is Simply Asia Pineapple & Chili Dipping & All-Purpose Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Simply Asia
Simply Asia's Simply Asia Pineapple & Chili Dipping & All-Purpose Sauce is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 60/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The composition includes pineapple and ginger as natural ingredients, but also contains pure cane sugar and modified tapioca starch, raising concerns about added sugars and processing.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes pineapple and ginger as natural ingredients, but also contains pure cane sugar and modified tapioca starch, raising concerns about added sugars and processing.
Main concern
Pure cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
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
- Pineapple and ginger are natural ingredients that contribute flavor and potential benefits.
- Rice vinegar adds acidity and enhances the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Concerns
- Pure cane sugar is a refined sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars in the product.
- Modified tapioca starch is a processed ingredient that may indicate a lack of natural composition.
Ingredients breakdown
Below, each ingredient is described in the context of this sauce condiment, not just listed as a raw label.
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Is Pineapple safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Pineapple is used here as natural_extract. Pineapple provides natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: Pineapple
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Is Water safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water serves as a base for the sauce, ensuring the right consistency and texture.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Pure Cane Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Pure Cane Sugar is used here as sweetener. Pure cane sugar is a refined sweetener that enhances sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: pure cane sugar
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Is Rice Vinegar safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Rice Vinegar is used here as acidulant. Rice vinegar adds acidity, balancing flavors and enhancing the overall taste of the sauce.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: rice vinegar
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Is Chili Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Chili Pepper is used here as flavor. Chili pepper provides heat and flavor, contributing to the sauce's spicy profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: chili pepper
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Is Modified Tapioca Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Modified Tapioca Starch is used here as thickener. Modified tapioca starch is used as a thickener, which may indicate processing and affect natural quality.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: modified tapioca starch
Read the full ingredient profile for Modified Tapioca Starch
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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: salt
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Is Ascorbic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Ascorbic Acid is used here as preservative. Ascorbic acid is used as a preservative, helping to maintain freshness but is a synthetic additive.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: ascorbic acid
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Is Ginger safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Ginger is used here as natural_extract. Ginger adds a distinct flavor and potential health benefits, enhancing the sauce's profile.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ginger
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Is Malic Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Malic Acid is used here as acidulant. Malic acid is used to enhance tartness, but it is a synthetic ingredient that raises processing concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: malic acid
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Is Extractive Of Paprika safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Extractive Of Paprika is used here as colorant. Extractive of paprika is used for color, but its processing may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: extractive or paprika
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as stabilizer. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that helps stabilize the sauce, but it is a processed ingredient.
Role in formula: stabilizer
Original: xanthan gum
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: 3418929
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