Is Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Pearl River Bridge
Soy Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Pearl River Bridge. The product scores 40/100 in Zerotox, meaning it shows multiple flagged ingredients that may matter for sensitive users.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Monosodium Glutamate, Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate affect the overall evaluation.
40 / 100
Why score is 40
The composition includes sodium benzoate (E202) as a preservative and E621, E627, E631 as flavor enhancers, indicating a highly processed product with significant quality concerns.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate (E202) 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 soy (30%), which is a natural ingredient contributing to flavor.
- Includes yeast extract, which can enhance umami taste naturally.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises safety concerns.
- Flavor enhancers E621, E627, and E631 are artificial additives that may pose health risks.
Who should avoid this product?
This product may be less suitable for:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
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 soy sauce, essential for dissolving other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eau
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Is Soy safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soy is used here as base. Soy (30%) is a natural ingredient that provides the characteristic flavor and color of soy sauce.
Role in formula: base
Original: soja
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is a natural flavor enhancer and preservative, crucial for the taste and shelf stability of soy sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: sel
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Is Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Wheat Flour is used here as base. Wheat flour is used for fermentation and flavor development but may raise gluten concerns for sensitive individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: farine de _blé_
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Is Monosodium Glutamate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Monosodium Glutamate is used here as flavor. Monosodium glutamate (E621) is an artificial flavor enhancer that can cause adverse reactions in some individuals.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: exhausteur de goût E621
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Is Disodium Guanylate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Guanylate is used here as flavor. Disodium guanylate (E627) is a synthetic flavor enhancer that may raise health concerns due to its artificial nature.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: E627
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Is Disodium Inosinate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Disodium Inosinate is used here as flavor. Disodium inosinate (E631) is another artificial flavor enhancer that can contribute to potential health risks.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: E631
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Is Sugar safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is added for sweetness, but its presence raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: sucre
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Is Yeast Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Yeast Extract is used here as flavor. Yeast extract adds natural flavor and umami, enhancing the overall taste profile of the sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: extrait de levure
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Is Potassium Sorbate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Potassium Sorbate is used here as preservative. Potassium sorbate (E202) is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about long-term health effects.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: conservateurs E202
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Is Sucralose safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sucralose is used here as sweetener. Sucralose (E955) is an artificial sweetener that may have negative health implications for some consumers.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: édulcorant E955
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: 4042218
More from this brand: Pearl River Bridge products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: wheat
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