Is Smoky Harissa Tagine Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
AB Foods
AB Foods's Smoky Harissa Tagine Sauce 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 Modified Maize Starch.
70 / 100
Why score is 70
The composition includes tomato, dates, and various spices, but also contains sugar and modified maize starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic additives indicates a processed nature.
Main concern
Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness and potential health implications.
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
- Tomato (30%) and dates provide natural sweetness and flavor, contributing positively to the sauce's profile.
- Spices like cumin and smoked paprika enhance the flavor complexity, indicating a focus on taste.
Concerns
- Sugar is present, which raises concerns about added sweetness and potential health implications.
- Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Who should avoid this product?
This formula may not suit:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 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 without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Water
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Is Tomato safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Tomato is used here as base. Tomato (30%) provides natural flavor and acidity, contributing positively to the overall taste and nutritional profile.
Role in formula: base
Original: Tomato (30%)
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Is Dates safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dates is used here as flavor. Dates add natural sweetness and depth of flavor, enhancing the sauce's taste without synthetic additives.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dates
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Is Chilli Paste safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Chilli Paste is used here as flavor. Chilli paste contains red chilli pepper and salt, providing heat and flavor, but the processing raises some quality concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Chilli Paste [Red Chilli Pepper (3.5%), Salt, Acid (Acetic Acid)]
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, which can contribute to health concerns if consumed in excess, indicating a processed nature.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Sugar
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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 texture and mouthfeel, but its refined nature raises some concerns about processing.
Role in formula: base
Original: Rapeseed Oil
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Is Concentrated Tomato Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Concentrated Tomato Puree is used here as base. Concentrated tomato purée (3%) enhances tomato flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean eating.
Role in formula: base
Original: Concentrated Tomato Purée (3%)
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Tomato Puree
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Is Garlic Puree safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Garlic Puree is used here as flavor. Garlic purée adds depth and aroma to the sauce, contributing positively to flavor without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Garlic Purée
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Is Modified Maize Starch safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Modified Maize Starch is used here as thickener. Modified maize starch is a processed thickener that may raise concerns about its impact on ingredient quality and safety.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Modified Maize Starch
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Is Spices safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Spices is used here as flavor. A blend of spices, including cumin and coriander, enhances flavor complexity and contributes positively to the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Spices (Spices, Cumin, Coriander, Smoked Paprika)
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Is Concentrated Lemon Juice safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Concentrated Lemon Juice is used here as acidulant. Concentrated lemon juice adds acidity and brightness to the flavor profile, enhancing overall taste without safety concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Concentrated Lemon Juice
Read the full ingredient profile for Concentrated Lemon Juice
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Is Onion Powder safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Onion Powder is used here as flavor. Onion powder contributes flavor but is a processed ingredient that may not align with clean ingredient preferences.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Onion Powder
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Is Dried Crushed Red Chilli safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Crushed Red Chilli is used here as flavor. Dried crushed red chilli (0.1%) adds heat and flavor, enhancing the sauce's spiciness without raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Crushed Red Chilli (0.1%)
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement, contributing to the overall taste profile without safety concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Salt
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Is Acid safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used for acidity and preservation, but its synthetic nature raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Acid (Citric Acid)
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Is Dried Coriander Leaf safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Dried Coriander Leaf is used here as flavor. Dried coriander leaf adds herbal notes and complexity to the flavor profile, enhancing the sauce's overall taste.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Dried Coriander Leaf
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Is Paprika Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Paprika Extract is used here as colorant. Paprika extract is used for color and flavor enhancement, but its processing raises some concerns about ingredient quality.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: Paprika 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: 3933017
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