Is Smokehouse Maple Safe? Ingredient Analysis
McCormick Grill Mates
McCormick Grill Mates's Smokehouse Maple is reviewed here as a sauce condiment. Zerotox gives it 70/100 based on the current ingredient profile, so it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The ingredient review below focuses especially on Silicon Dioxide.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The ingredient composition includes brown sugar and salt, which are common in seasoning blends. Silicon dioxide is used as an anti-caking agent, raising some concerns about synthetic additives.
Main concern
Silicon dioxide is a synthetic anti-caking agent, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
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 natural ingredients like garlic and onion, which enhance flavor without synthetic additives.
- Includes maple syrup and orange peel, providing a unique taste profile with natural sweetness.
Concerns
- Silicon dioxide is a synthetic anti-caking agent, which may raise concerns for some consumers.
- High salt content can be a concern for those monitoring sodium intake.
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 Brown Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Brown Sugar is used here as sweetener. Brown sugar adds sweetness and moisture to the blend, but its refined nature raises moderate concerns about sugar consumption.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: BROWN SUGAR
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt enhances flavor and acts as a preservative, but excessive intake can lead to health issues.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SALT
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Is Garlic safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic is used here as natural_extract. Garlic is a natural flavor enhancer with potential health benefits, contributing positively to the overall quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: GARLIC
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Is Onion safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Onion is used here as natural_extract. Onion adds depth of flavor and is a natural ingredient, supporting the product's quality.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ONION
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. The blend of spices, including paprika and chili pepper, enhances flavor complexity without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: SPICES (INCLUDING PAPRIKA, CHILI PEPPER)
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Is Red Bell Pepper safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Red Bell Pepper is used here as natural_extract. Red bell pepper contributes natural sweetness and color, enhancing the product's appeal without additives.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: RED BELL PEPPER
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Is Maple Syrup safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Maple Syrup is used here as sweetener. Maple syrup provides natural sweetness and flavor, positively impacting the product's quality.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: MAPLE SYRUP
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Is Orange Peel safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Orange Peel is used here as natural_extract. Orange peel adds a citrusy note, enhancing flavor without synthetic components.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: ORANGE PEEL
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Is Silicon Dioxide safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Silicon Dioxide is used here as anti-caking agent. Silicon dioxide is a synthetic ingredient used to prevent clumping, raising concerns about artificial additives.
Role in formula: anti-caking agent
Original: SILICON DIOXIDE (TO MAKE FREE FLOWING)
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Is Natural Flavor safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Natural Flavor is used here as flavor. Natural flavor, including smoke, enhances taste but can be vague in terms of specific components, raising some transparency concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: NATURAL FLAVOR (INCLUDING SMOKE)
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: 3234414
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