Is Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Perl River Delta
Soy Sauce is one of the sauce condiment products analyzed by Zerotox for Perl River Delta. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
The sections below explain why ingredients like Potassium Sorbate affect the overall evaluation.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soy sauce contains potassium sorbate as a preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of refined wheat flour also indicates processing.
Main concern
Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising quality 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 bean extract, providing a natural flavor base.
- Water is the primary ingredient, ensuring a liquid consistency.
- Potassium sorbate helps maintain freshness in the product.
Concerns
- Potassium sorbate is a synthetic preservative, raising quality concerns.
- Refined wheat flour may indicate processing and potential gluten content.
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, providing the necessary liquid base for flavor extraction.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Soybean Extract safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soybean Extract is used here as flavor. Soybean extract contributes to the umami flavor profile typical of soy sauce, enhancing its culinary applications.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: Soya Bohnen Extract
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Is Refined Wheat Flour safe in this sauce condiment?
Medium
Refined Wheat Flour is used here as thickener. Refined wheat flour is used for texture but raises concerns about gluten content and processing levels.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Weissmehl
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Is Sodium Chloride safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Sodium Chloride is used here as flavor. Sodium chloride is essential for flavor enhancement and preservation, contributing to the characteristic taste of soy sauce.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salz
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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 inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: Potassium Sorbate
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: 4042362
More from this brand: Perl River Delta products in Zerotox
Similar products: sauce_condiment in Zerotox database
Allergens detected: gluten
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