Is Soy Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis
Taste Of Inspirations
This page reviews Soy Sauce by Taste Of Inspirations as a sauce condiment. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sodium Benzoate.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
This soy sauce contains sodium benzoate as a synthetic preservative, which raises concerns about synthetic additives. The presence of wheat may also be a concern for gluten-sensitive individuals.
Main concern
Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
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 soybeans and wheat, which are traditional ingredients in soy sauce, contributing to its authentic flavor.
- Water is the primary ingredient, indicating a diluted formulation typical of soy sauces.
Concerns
- Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative that raises quality concerns due to its artificial nature.
- Contains wheat, which may not be suitable for individuals with gluten intolerance.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this sauce condiment and why it matters.
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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 the other ingredients.
Role in formula: base
Original: water
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Is Soybeans safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Soybeans is used here as natural_extract. Soybeans are a key ingredient in soy sauce, contributing to its flavor and providing a source of umami.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: soybeans
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Is Wheat safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Wheat is used here as natural_extract. Wheat is traditionally used in soy sauce production, enhancing flavor and texture, but may pose gluten concerns.
Role in formula: natural_extract
Original: wheat
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Is Salt safe in this sauce condiment?
Good
Salt is used here as flavor. Salt is essential for flavor enhancement and acts as a preservative, contributing to the overall taste profile.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: salt
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Is Sodium Benzoate safe in this sauce condiment?
Bad
Sodium Benzoate is used here as preservative. Sodium benzoate is a synthetic preservative used to inhibit microbial growth, raising concerns about synthetic additives in food products.
Role in formula: preservative
Original: sodium benzoate (preservative)
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: 3413067
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Allergens detected: wheat
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